Norway and Senegal will be squaring off in a pivotal Group I match in the 2026 World Cup on Monday, June 22, at MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The game is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. ET on FS1, with Norway favored on PrizePicks Team Picks and returning a 2.04x payout with a victory.
Norway sits atop Group I with 3 points and a +3 goal difference on the back of a brace from F Erling Haaland, putting them ahead of France (who has a +2 goal difference). Meanwhile, Senegal is desperate to make some ground after losing to France in their World Cup opening match.
Below, we’ll give you a full Norway vs. Senegal preview for today’s World Cup match, including how to watch, what’s at stake in the group, projected lineups, and key players to know.
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How to Watch Norway vs. Senegal in World Cup 2026
Match: Norway vs. Senegal
Favorite: Norway to win – 2.04x payout
Spread: Norway -1.5: 3.7x via PrizePicks
Group: Group I
Date: Monday, June 22
Kickoff Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Stadium: MetLife Stadium
City: East Rutherford, New Jersey
How to Watch: FOX (English) | Telemundo and Peacock (Spanish)
Norway vs. Senegal Preview for World Cup Game Today
Norway came out swinging to begin the 2026 World Cup, sending haymakers against Iraq with a convincing 4-1 victory. Haaland delivered 2 goals in his World Cup debut, and he’ll be the primary focus again in a stiffer matchup against Senegal.
Another win for Norway would all but guarantee qualification to the knockout stage and inch them closer to possibly winning Group I. At the moment, France still has the lowest payout (1.2x) to win Group I, while Norway has the second-lowest payout (3.84x), via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Senegal got a tough draw by being tasked with facing France to get their World Cup underway, with France scoring all 3 of their goals in the second half. Containing F Kylian Mbappé was an incredible challenge, and now Senegal will have to deal with Haaland.
With Senegal possessing a -2 goal difference and 0 points entering their second match, they're desperate for a result in an ultra-competitive group.
Our updated World Cup power rankings have Norway at No. 10 and Senegal at No. 21.
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How Norway Can Win vs. Senegal
Norway to Win vs. Senegal Payout via PrizePicks: 2.04x
Norway Best Players to Watch: F Erling Haaland, F Alexander Sorloth, F Antonio Nusa, MF Martin Ødegaard, DF Julian Ryerson
It’s pretty simple for Norway: find ways to get the ball to Haaland’s feet in or near the box and allow him to put pressure on Senegal’s back line.
In addition to Haaland, F Alexander Sorloth gives Norway a physical attacking option up top who can also be an aerial threat on set pieces. Both MF Martin Ødegaard and DF Julian Ryerson are creative takers for Norway, while F Antonio Nusa is a speedy and innovative winger who can generate chances.
Norway has the size and physicality to dominate on corners and take advantage of mistakes from their opponents, as seen in their lopsided win over Iraq. The matchup between Haaland and DF Kalidou Koulibaly will be must-see TV.
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How Senegal Can Win vs. Norway
Senegal to Win Payout via PrizePicks: 3.12x
Senegal Best Players to Watch: F Sadio Mane, F Ismaila Sarr, F Nicolas Jackson, F Idrissa Gueye, DF Kalidou Koulibaly
The primary task for Senegal on Monday will be containing Haaland and not allowing the goal-scoring machine to seize control of the match early. Committing multiple defenders and maintaining their defensive shape may be key in preventing Haaland from running rampant.
On the other end of the pitch, Senegal has a decent group of attacking options. While Norway cruised to a 4-1 victory over Iraq, their center-backs lacked pace, so Senegal could look to make more runs through the middle of Norway’s back line.
Aside from Haaland, Norway has quite a few aerial threats on set pieces, making it paramount for Senegal to avoid having to defend corners and free kicks at a high rate.
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Norway vs. Senegal Lineups for World Cup 2026 – Monday, June 22
Here are the projected Norway vs. Senegal lineups for Monday’s World Cup group stage match. Lineups are not official and are based on historical data.
Norway Lineup vs. Senegal for World Cup Group Stage
Projected Formation: 4-3-3
- Goalkeeper: Orjan Nyland
- Defense: David Moller Wolfe, Torbjorn Heggem, Kristoffer Ajer, Julian Ryerson
- Midfield: Fredrik Aursnes, Sander Berge, Martin Ødegaard
- Forwards: Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sorloth
Senegal Lineup vs. Norway for World Cup Group Stage
Projected Formation: 4-3-3
- Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy
- Defense: El Hadji Malick Diouf, Moussa Niakhate, Kalidou Koulibaly, Krepin Diatta
- Midfield: Lamine Camara, Papa Gueye, Idrissa Gueye
- Forwards: Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson, Ismaila Sarr
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Key Players to Know for Norway vs. Senegal
Here are the key players to watch in Monday’s World Cup group-stage match between Norway and Senegal before you make your World Cup picks on PrizePicks.
Norway Player to Know: F Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland Projections vs. Senegal via PrizePicks: 3 Shots, 1.5 Shots on Target, 0.5 Goals
- In his World Cup debut against Iraq, Haaland logged 5 shots. Four of them were on target in the opener.
- Haaland is off to a red-hot start to his World Cup career for Norway, having produced a brace (2 goals) to kick things off.
- Haaland has tallied at least 1 goal in 12 of his last 14 outings for Norway. He’s had multiple goals in five of his last seven starts for the national team.
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Senegal Player to Know: F Sadio Mané
Sadio Mane Projections vs. Senegal via PrizePicks: 1.5 Shots, 0.5 Shots on Target, 0.5 Goals (Demon)
- Although Mané produced just 1 shot in the loss to France, Norway’s back line is a weaker unit to attack.
- The lack of speed from Norway’s center-backs could allow Mané to cut inside and take shots at the goal.
- The lone shot Mané had against France was on target, and he’s notched at least 1 SOT in three of his last six matches for Senegal.
- Mané has totaled 10 goals over his last 14 appearances for Senegal.
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Norway can make winning Group I a reality with a win over Senegal on Monday. On the other hand, Senegal needs a result to avoid the possibility of missing out on qualification for the knockout stage.
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