Here is a taste of what is to come. When Norway and Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium, they will be playing on the very pitch that hosts the World Cup final on July 19. For Erling Haaland, finally at his first World Cup and already two goals to the good, it is a chance to send Norway through. For Senegal, the African champions stunned by France, it is closer to win-or-bust. Here is how to watch, when it starts near you, and who comes out on top.
Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET on Monday, June 22 / 1:00 AM BST early Tuesday at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. In the US it is on Fox and Telemundo. In the UK it is free on ITV, with free streaming on ITVX. Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio takes charge.
Where to Watch Norway vs Senegal
Free to air in the UK and several other markets. In the US it is on Fox and Telemundo.
Quick tip: UK viewers get this one free on ITV and ITVX. In the US, Fox has the English call with Telemundo in Spanish, plus Fubo, Sling and YouTube TV. Always go through the official broadcaster for the cleanest, safest stream.
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Group I Standings and What Norway Need
Norway top the group after thumping Iraq 4-1, level on points with France but ahead on goal difference. A second win would all but seal their spot in the last 32. Senegal, beaten by France, are third and badly need a result to stay alive.
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Haaland vs Koulibaly, and a Final-Venue Statement
Twenty-eight years. That is how long Norway waited to get back to a World Cup, and they have wasted no time announcing themselves. The 4-1 win over Iraq was their biggest result in a generation, with Erling Haaland helping himself to two goals on his long-awaited debut on this stage. There is a lovely thread to it all, too: his father Alfie played for Norway at USA 94, and now Erling is the biggest name at the tournament three decades on.
Stale Solbakken’s side are built for this, a 4-3-3 that presses hard and feeds Haaland in behind, with captain Martin Odegaard, fresh off finally winning the Premier League with Arsenal, pulling the strings. Win here and they are virtually through with a game to spare, free to plan for the group decider against France.
Senegal, though, are far better than a 3-1 defeat to France suggests. For an hour in that opener they were the better side before Mbappe and Olise pulled away late. The African champions still have Sadio Mane, the pace of Ismaila Sarr and Nicolas Jackson, and a defence marshalled by 34-year-old captain Kalidou Koulibaly, whose battle with Haaland in the air could decide this. Lose, and Senegal are all but out. They will come at Norway.
It sets up beautifully. Norway will not be able to bully Senegal the way they bullied Iraq, so Haaland’s movement, not just his strength, will be the key. Senegal have the talent to win it but cannot afford to leave gaps for the most clinical striker on the planet. This one feels tight, low on clear chances, and decided by a single moment. The smart lean is Norway, but do not be shocked if Senegal’s desperation tips it.
How They Might Line Up
Both camps report a clean bill of health. Solbakken has rotation options but is unlikely to break up a winning side, while Senegal’s Pape Thiaw needs his big names firing from the start.
NORWAY · Solbakken · 4-3-3Nyland · Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe · Berge, Odegaard (c), Aursnes · Nusa, Haaland, Sorloth
SENEGAL · Pape Thiaw · 4-3-3E Mendy · Diatta, Koulibaly (c), Niakhate, Jakobs · Gana Gueye, Pape Sarr, P Gueye · I Sarr, Jackson, Mane
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MetLife Stadium: Where the Final Will Be Played
Home to the NFL’s New York Giants and Jets, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford is the headline venue of this World Cup, chosen to stage the final on July 19. Holding around 82,500, it is one of the largest grounds in North America. For Norway and Senegal, a chance to test the turf where the trophy will be lifted. More on it at Wikipedia.
They have met only once, a friendly back in March 2006 that Senegal won 2-1. With just that single game on record, there is no real pattern to lean on, and this is effectively their first meaningful meeting.
Norway vs Senegal: Quick Answers
What time does Norway vs Senegal kick off?
8pm Eastern on Monday, June 22 in the US, which is 7pm Central. For UK viewers that is 1am BST in the early hours of Tuesday, June 23, and 2am in Oslo.
What channel is Norway vs Senegal on in the US?
Fox has the English-language broadcast, with Telemundo in Spanish. You can also stream it via Fubo, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Is Norway vs Senegal free to watch in the UK?
Yes. It is on ITV and free to stream via ITVX for UK viewers with an account.
Where is Norway vs Senegal being played?
At MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the same venue that will host the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
What does Norway need to qualify?
A win would all but secure Norway’s place in the Round of 32 with a game to spare, moving them six points clear of the bottom two before they face France.
Is this a must-win for Senegal?
Close to it. After losing to France, another defeat would leave the African champions on the brink of elimination with only the France game left.
Who are the key players?
For Norway, Erling Haaland and captain Martin Odegaard. For Senegal, Sadio Mane, captain Kalidou Koulibaly, and the pace of Ismaila Sarr and Nicolas Jackson.
What is the prediction?
We lean towards a tight 1-1 draw, with both teams scoring. Norway are slight favourites through Haaland, but a desperate Senegal carry enough quality to take something.
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