Senegal predicted lineup and team news vs Norway

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·22 June 2026

Senegal predicted lineup and team news vs Norway

Senegal will take on Norway at the New York Stadium on Tuesday in their second Group I match of the tournament.

Senegal faces a difficult situation despite showing promise earlier this year. They reached the Africa Cup of Nations final and performed well in friendly wins against Peru and Gambia.

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However, their recent form has dipped. They lost to the United States before being beaten 3–1 by France in their opening World Cup match, where defensive weaknesses were exposed.

Senegal team news

Senegal also has a fully available squad for this important game, but off-field issues have created complications.

Head coach Pape Thiaw confirmed that there are no injury concerns following the defeat to France.

However, the team has been dealing with internal problems, including a dispute with the football federation over unpaid wages for the coaching staff, as well as a visa issue that prevented the team chef from traveling to the United States.

Despite these distractions, the players remain focused on earning their first points of the tournament. Sadio Mané and Ismaïla Sarr will bring pace and threat from the wings, while Nicolas Jackson is expected to lead the attack.

In midfield, experienced players Pape Gueye and Idrissa Gana Gueye will provide stability and support.

They are likely to work closely with young talent Habib Diarra, who could start in an attacking midfield role to add creativity.