World Cup 2026: Senegal trails 1-0 at halftime against Norway

22.06.26 FT World Cup

Norway

3

:

Senegal

2

The Senegalese national team trails Norway 1-0 in the second round of Group I of the World Cup. Markus Pedersen’s 43rd-minute goal makes the mission even tougher for the "Lions of Teranga" following their 1-3 defeat to France.

Édouard Mendy saved his side from worse. The goalkeeper pulled off two crucial saves before halftime. On the goal sequence, the Norwegians pressed high, forcing Kalidou Koulibaly into a passing mistake that Markus Pedersen instantly capitalized on to open the scoring.

The situation is growing more difficult for Pape Thiaw and his men. After losing 1-3 in the opener against France—who themselves swept Iraq 3-0—the "Lions of Teranga" are fighting for qualification in the first half of their second match. Another defeat now could prove fatal.

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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