Norway vs Senegal
Norway vs Senegal preview
Norway vs Senegal is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group I. Norway (Seed #36) face Senegal (#34) on Monday, June 22, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500) is the open-roof home of the New York Giants, New York Jets (NFL). It sits 2m above sea level in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford). June/July temperatures in New York average a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Norway have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Senegal have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Norway vs Senegal — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Norway | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #36 | #34 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CAF |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Norway vs Senegal data
// Fetch live data for Norway vs Senegal
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-22',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Norway vs Senegal at the 2026 World Cup?
Norway vs Senegal is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, kicking off at Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).
What stage is Norway vs Senegal?
Norway vs Senegal is a Group Stage fixture in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Norway vs Senegal?
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500, opened 2010, open roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford) hosts Norway vs Senegal.
Who is favoured to win Norway vs Senegal?
Senegal go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #34, with Norway seeded #36. Senegal's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Norway's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Norway vs Senegal are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Norway vs Senegal?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Norway vs Senegal in my timezone?
Norway vs Senegal kicks off at Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Norway vs Senegal stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-22) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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