
World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Norway World Cup 2026 Team Guide, Schedule, Squad & Match Updates
Senegal arrive with the profile of a team that can be extremely hard to break down and dangerous when they win the ball back. Kalidou Koulibaly provides leadership and aerial strength at the back, Idrissa Gana Gueye offers experience and bite in midfield, and the forward line has pace and directness through Sadio Mané, Ismaïla Sarr and Nicolas Jackson. That blend allows Senegal to defend in a structured block before exploding into space on the counter. Their biggest asset is balance. Senegal can absorb pressure without losing the ability to threaten in transition, and they often create their best moments from quick switches, second balls and attacking full-back overlaps. The main vulnerability comes when they are forced to defend for long spells against a team capable of pinning them back with sustained possession, particularly if they give away dangerous free kicks or lose concentration against a prolific finisher. Against Norway, Senegal’s success will depend on whether they can deny Ødegaard time on the ball and keep Haaland from getting clean looks inside the box. If their midfield screens the central lanes well and their wide players break forward efficiently, they have the tools to frustrate Norway and steal the initiative. This is a match in which Senegal’s physicality and transition pace could be decisive if the game opens up late.
Competition
World Cup 2026
Captain
To be confirmed
Confederation
To be confirmed
Group
Group B
Nation Profile
Team Details
Team Name
Norway
Country
Norway
Coach
To be confirmed
FIFA Ranking
To be confirmed
World Cup Group
Group B
Jun 19 to Jun 24
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Senegal
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AustraliaUpcoming World Cup Matches
Team Results
Results will be updated once Norway completes its FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Team Overview
Senegal arrive with the profile of a team that can be extremely hard to break down and dangerous when they win the ball back. Kalidou Koulibaly provides leadership and aerial strength at the back, Idrissa Gana Gueye offers experience and bite in midfield, and the forward line has pace and directness through Sadio Mané, Ismaïla Sarr and Nicolas Jackson. That blend allows Senegal to defend in a structured block before exploding into space on the counter. Their biggest asset is balance. Senegal can absorb pressure without losing the ability to threaten in transition, and they often create their best moments from quick switches, second balls and attacking full-back overlaps. The main vulnerability comes when they are forced to defend for long spells against a team capable of pinning them back with sustained possession, particularly if they give away dangerous free kicks or lose concentration against a prolific finisher. Against Norway, Senegal’s success will depend on whether they can deny Ødegaard time on the ball and keep Haaland from getting clean looks inside the box. If their midfield screens the central lanes well and their wide players break forward efficiently, they have the tools to frustrate Norway and steal the initiative. This is a match in which Senegal’s physicality and transition pace could be decisive if the game opens up late.
Squad
Projected Squad
NOGoalkeepers
- Ørjan Nyland#1
- Orjan Nyland#1
NODefenders
- Julian Ryerson#14
- Kristoffer Ajer#4
- Leo Østigård#2
- Birger Meling#5
- Leo Ostigard#3
- Fredrik Bjorkan#5
NOMidfielders
- Martin Ødegaard#10
- Sander Berge#8
- Morten Thorsby#6
- Patrick Berg#8
- Martin Odegaard#10
NOForwards
- Antonio Nusa#20
- Erling Haaland#9
- Alexander Sørloth#7
- Alexander Sorloth#9
Recent Form
Last 5 Record
Good form
3W - 1D - 1L
10/15
Points
3
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
Latest result: Draw
Team Stats
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Matches
0
Wins
0
Draws
0
Losses
0
Goals For
0
Goals Against
0
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