World Cup 2026: Official lineups for Norway vs Senegal revealed

22.06.26 FT World Cup

Norway

3

:

Senegal

2

As part of the second round of the World Cup , Norway and Senegal clash in a crucial Group I encounter on Tuesday evening. Both coaches have announced their starting elevens.

After a 3-1 defeat to France, Senegal desperately need a strong response against a buoyant Norway side riding high after their victory over Iraq. Pape Thiaw is banking on consistency, sticking with the same lineup that faced France.

Senegal 4-3-3

Goalkeeper: Édouard Mendy
Defenders: Krépin Diatta – Kalidou Koulibaly (captain) – Moussa Niakhaté – El Hadji Malick Diouf
Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye – Pape Gueye – Lamine Camara
Forwards: Sadio Mané – Nicolas Jackson – Ismaïla Sarr

Norway will rely on Erling Haaland, who netted a brace in their 4-1 win over Iraq, as well as Martin Ødegaard and Alexander Sørloth.

Norway 4-4-2

Goalkeeper: Ørjan Nyland
Defenders: Julian Ryerson – Kristoffer Ajer – Torbjørn Heggem – David Møller Wolfe
Midfielders: Fredrik Aursnes – Sander Berge – Martin Ødegaard – Antonio Nusa
Forwards: Erling Haaland – Alexander Sørloth

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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