Norway and Senegal faced off in a Group I World Cup qualifying match early Tuesday. Norway began their qualifying campaign with a win against Iraq, while Senegal lost to France in their opening match. This second group stage match pitted the two teams against each other, seeking a vital victory to improve their standing. The match commenced at 02:00 local time and was followed via a liveblog. The outcome of this game is crucial for both nations’ chances of advancing in the 2026 World Cup qualification process. Erling Haaland started for Norway, aiming to replicate their initial success.