Norway vs Senegal — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group I
Norway play Senegal in the Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
MetLife Stadium
The largest stadium of the tournament and home of the NFL Giants and Jets, MetLife will stage the World Cup final on 19 July 2026 — the showpiece of the New York / New Jersey region.
Stadium details →World Cup 2026 Team Profiles
Norway, known as Røde, Hvite, Blå (Red, White and Blue), are a UEFA member side governed by the Norges Fotballforbund. After qualifying for three World Cups (1938, 1994, 1998) and one European Championship (2000), they endured a 26-year absence from major tournaments before returning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, spearheaded by all-time top scorer Erling Haaland.
Full team profile →Senegal, known as the Lions of Teranga, are the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions and one of the continent's most feared sides, with a squad built around world-class talent from Europe's top clubs. Their 2002 World Cup debut — in which they knocked out defending champions France and reached the quarter-finals — remains one of the tournament's great upsets.
Full team profile →Frequently asked questions
- Where was Norway vs Senegal played?
- The match was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.
- What stage was the Norway vs Senegal match?
- This was a Group I match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.