Senegal starting lineup vs Norway confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

These nations have battled once before.

The Senegal national football team will go head-to-head against the Norway national football team for their second group stage game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This contest is set to take place at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.

The Lions of Teranga will not be happy with their result against France in their opening game of the mega competition. They faced a 1-3 defeat after a poor performance. The Senegal national football team came up with some brilliant chances in the first half but missed out on scoring goals. It was only in the second half that they scored one goal, but conceded three in return.

The Pape Thiaw-led side must come up with a better approach against Norway. A loss here will finish their story at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Erling Haaland and company looked in great touch during their opening game. They will be eager to come up with another top performance and secure a round of 32 berth.

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Senegal’s predicted lineup for their World Cup game against Norway

Senegal (4-2-3-1): Edouard Mendy (GK); Krepin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, Malick Diouf; Idrissa Gueye, Pape Gueye; Ismaila Sarr, Lamine Camara, Sadio Mane; Nicolas Jackson

Substitutes: Mory Diaw (GK), Yehvann Diouf (GK), Ismail Jakobs, Antoine Mendy, Mamadou Sarr, Abdoulaye Seck, Pathe Ciss, Habib Diarra, Pape Matar Sarr, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, Assane Diao, Bamba Dieng, Ibrahim Mbaye, Cherif Ndiaye, Iliman Ndiaye

Thoughts on the lineup

Kalidou Koulibaly is going to captain the Senegal national football team at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Krepin Diatta, Moussa Niakhate and Malick Diouf will accompany their captain in the backline.

The experienced Edouard Mendy will be between the sticks. Idrissa Gueye and Pape Gueye are going to be the main men in the midfield.

Ismaila Sarr, Lamine Camara, Sadio Mane and Nicolas Jackson will be crucial for the Lions of Teranga in the final third.

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