Kick-off: 8pm ET, 1am BST (23 Jun), 10am AEST (23 Jun)
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group I
Referee: To be confirmed (official has shown multiple red cards in this tournament)
TV/Stream: See how-to-watch section below
Group I stakes: Norway seek knockouts, Senegal fight for survival
A place in the last 16 is within touching distance for Erling Haaland and Norway, but Senegal stand in their way at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Haaland’s brace in the opening win against Paraguay has the Scandinavians dreaming, yet the Africa Cup of Nations finalists represent a significant step up. Senegal, still awaiting clarity over their continental title status due to a pending CAS appeal, require at least a point to keep hopes of progressing from Group I alive.
Manager Aliou Cissé’s side will look to tighten up defensively after a shaky start to the tournament, while Norway’s counter-attacking style – built around Haaland’s pace and finishing – has already proved devastating. A win for Norway would all but book their ticket to the knockout rounds; defeat leaves them vulnerable in a group that also includes Paraguay and Australia.
How to watch: broadcast and streaming details
Fans in the United Kingdom can enjoy the match free-to-air, with full broadcast details provided by the FourFourTwo guide. In the United States, the game will be televised on Fox Sports (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), with streaming available on the Fox Sports app. Australian viewers can tune in via SBS, also free-to-air. For additional territories, consult the official FIFA World Cup broadcast schedule or the comprehensive FourFourTwo breakdown linked above.
Team news and key players
Norway are expected to be unchanged from their commanding 3-1 win over Paraguay, with Haaland leading the line alongside captain Martin Ødegaard, who pulls the strings in midfield. The towering striker’s two-goal opener makes him one of the early Golden Boot contenders, and his duel with Senegal’s physical backline will be pivotal.
Senegal will lean heavily on the creativity of Ismaïla Sarr and the experience of Idrissa Gueye in the middle of the park. Cheikhou Kouyaté is a doubt after picking up a knock, but Cissé has depth to call upon. The Lions of Teranga showed in reaching the AFCON final that they possess big-game temperament, and they will need every ounce of it against a confident Norway outfit.
Key Takeaways
- Haaland in hot form: Two goals already and chasing the Golden Boot.
- Senegal’s defensive test: Must contain a Norwegian side full of belief.
- Group I implications: A Norway win puts them on the brink of the knockouts; a Senegal defeat leaves them in deep trouble.
- Referee watch: The tournament official has already shown a string of red cards, so discipline could be decisive.
- How to follow: Live on free-to-air TV in the UK and Australia, Fox Sports in the US, and streaming via official platforms.