Senegal predicted lineup vs Norway for FIFA World Cup 2026

Senegal will be facing Norway on June 23 (IST).

Senegal will seek to bounce back from their first defeat when they play against Norway in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026. In their first game, the Africans were beaten 3-1 by France. They will require a good performance to boost their chances of making it to the knockout stage.

Norway began their tournament with a 4-1 win over Iraq. However, Senegal will be aiming to win their first points of the tournament, though Norway enter the match with momentum on their side.

The Lions of Teranga are set to have most of the players from the opening game. Several experienced internationals are expected to remain in critical roles as Senegal attempt to come back.

Captain Kalidou Koulibaly is set to be at the helm of the defence. Meanwhile, the attack is likely to be dominated by Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson and Ismaïla Sarr. Senegal are likely to be going into the match in a 4-3-3 formation.

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Who all will be expected in the starting lineup?

Édouard Mendy is likely to be the Senegal keeper. The fullbacks will probably be Krépin Diatta and Malick Diouf, while Kalidou Koulibaly and Moussa Niakhaté will be the centre-backs.

In the middle, Idrissa Gana Gueye will be accompanied by Pape Gueye and Lamine Camara. The three are a mixture of experience, central ball progression and defensive cover.

Senegal’s front line is expected to feature Ismaïla Sarr, Nicolas Jackson and Sadio Mané. The forward three provide speed, movement and goal-scoring capability.

Mané is one of the big names in Senegal. Jackson is expected to be at the forefront. Sarr’s pace and direct running may play a key role against the Norwegian defence.

Predicted XI vs Norway

Predicted lineup (4-3-3): Édouard Mendy; Krépin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhaté, Malick Diouf; Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Lamine Camara; Ismaïla Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané.

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