Senegal’s chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup are dwindling after a 3-2 defeat against Norway. Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway, proving decisive in the Group Stage match. Despite a strong performance from Senegal’s Ismaïla Sarr and captain Kalidou Koulibaly, the team suffered its second consecutive loss. This result places Senegal near elimination before their final group game against Iraq. The defeat significantly impacts Senegal’s qualification prospects, requiring a win against Iraq and favorable results from other matches to remain in contention. Norway’s victory strengthens their position in the group, increasing their likelihood of progressing further in the tournament.