Group I delivers one of the standout matchups of World Cup 2026 matchday two, as Erling Haaland’s Norway takes on Sadio Mane’s Senegal at MetLife Stadium. If you are searching for the Norway vs Senegal live stream, this guide covers the kickoff time, TV channels, and free viewing options in your region, plus everything else you need to follow the action from anywhere in the world. This article fits into our wider World Cup 2026 schedule coverage, so you can plan around every fixture in the tournament.
Match details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Norway vs Senegal |
| Tournament | FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group I |
| Date | Monday, June 22, 2026 |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA |
| Kickoff | 8:00 p.m. EDT | 1:00 a.m. BST (Tuesday) | 2:00 a.m. CEST (Tuesday) | Midnight in Dakar |
Tournament Context: World Cup Group I
Group I is widely seen as one of the toughest sections in the tournament, often dubbed a Group of Death. It features France, Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, with three of the four sides considered capable of reaching the knockout rounds. Norway opened with a strong 4-1 win over Iraq, with Haaland scoring twice, while Senegal lost a competitive 3-1 game against France in their first outing. That result means Senegal goes into this fixture needing a positive result to keep their second-place ambitions alive.
The full World Cup Group I schedule:
- June 16: France vs Senegal – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (3:00 p.m. ET)
- June 16: Iraq vs Norway – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (6:00 p.m. ET)
- June 22: Norway vs Senegal – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (8:00 p.m. ET)
- June 22: France vs Iraq – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (5:00 p.m. ET)
- June 26: Norway vs France – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (3:00 p.m. ET)
- June 26: Senegal vs Iraq – BMO Field, Toronto (3:00 p.m. ET)
The top two teams from each of the 12 World Cup groups advance to the new Round of 32, with the eight best third-place finishers also progressing. With France looking like the clear group favourite, this match could realistically decide who finishes second in Group I and avoids the riskier route through the third-place rankings.
Norway vs Senegal: Predicted Lineups
Norway Predicted XI
Head coach Stale Solbakken has built Norway’s qualifying success around a disciplined defensive structure that frees up Martin Odegaard to dictate play and Erling Haaland to finish chances. His high-pressing approach asks a lot physically of his wide players, but it produced the best qualifying record in UEFA.
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Orjan Nyland | Servette |
| RB | Julian Ryerson | Borussia Dortmund |
| CB | Kristoffer Ajer | Brentford |
| CB | Leo Ostigard | Napoli |
| LB | Andreas Moller Wolfe | Sturm Graz |
| CM | Sander Berge | Fulham |
| CM | Morten Thorsby or Fredrik Aursnes | Union Berlin / Benfica |
| AM | Martin Odegaard (c) | Arsenal |
| RW | Antonio Nusa | RB Leipzig |
| LW | Oscar Bobb | Manchester City |
| ST | Erling Haaland | Manchester City |
Senegal Predicted XI
Coach Pape Thiaw took the reins in December 2024 and led Senegal to Africa Cup of Nations success. His Senegal side leans on defensive organisation and quick transitions, with Sadio Mane still the emotional and attacking focal point of the team at his third World Cup.
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Edouard Mendy | Al-Ahli |
| RB | Krepin Diatta | Monaco |
| CB | Kalidou Koulibaly (c) | Al-Hilal |
| CB | Moussa Niakhate | Lyon |
| LB | El Hadji Malick Diouf | West Ham United |
| CM | Idrissa Gueye | Everton |
| CM | Pape Gueye | Villarreal |
| AM | Pape Matar Sarr | Tottenham |
| RW | Ismaila Sarr | Crystal Palace |
| LW | Nicolas Jackson | Bayern Munich |
| ST | Sadio Mane | Al-Nassr |
Tactical Snapshot: What to Expect
This is a clash of styles as much as personnel. Norway will look to play through Odegaard and get the ball quickly to Haaland in dangerous areas, relying on pace down the flanks through Nusa and Bobb to stretch Senegal’s back line. Senegal, meanwhile, will likely sit slightly deeper and try to use the directness of Mane, Jackson, and Ismaila Sarr on the counter, the same approach that troubled France for long spells in their opener. With both sides having shown defensive vulnerabilities in matchday one, this has the makings of an open, end-to-end contest rather than a cautious draw.
About the Venue: MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium, officially referred to as New York New Jersey Stadium throughout the tournament under FIFA’s branding rules, sits in East Rutherford, New Jersey, about five miles west of Manhattan. Opened in 2010 as the shared home of the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets, the venue has an official capacity of roughly 82,500, making it one of the largest stadiums on the World Cup 2026 map and the host of the tournament final on July 19.
The stadium has plenty of football pedigree heading into this summer. It hosted matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including the final, and underwent renovations to widen the pitch and install natural grass to meet FIFA’s playing surface requirements. For this fixture, an 8:00 p.m. local kickoff means the worst of the June heat will have passed, giving both sets of players and fans a more comfortable evening than the stadium’s earlier afternoon fixtures.
Where to Watch Norway vs Senegal Live Stream
Coverage of Norway vs Senegal varies significantly depending on where you are watching from, so check your country’s official broadcaster before kickoff. Here’s how to watch online in five simple steps:
- Find your country’s official broadcaster using the table below
- Download the broadcaster’s app (BBC iPlayer, RTS, NRK TV, TSN+, etc.)
- Create a free account if required, since most free-to-air apps only need an email address
- Navigate to the World Cup section and find Norway vs Senegal
- Log in 10 to 15 minutes before the 8:00 p.m. EDT kickoff to avoid technical issues
In the United States, the match airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, both accessible through a Fubo free trial or other live TV streaming platforms. In Norway, coverage is split between NRK, which is free-to-air, and TV 2, which requires a subscription, so check which broadcaster has been allocated this fixture before kickoff. Senegal’s matches air free-to-air on RTS (Radiodiffusion Television Senegalaise), with no subscription needed for viewers inside the country.
If you are searching for where to watch Norway vs Senegal free outside these regions, the UK’s BBC and ITV split coverage of all 104 World Cup matches, and Australia’s SBS On Demand carries the entire tournament free of charge. All major broadcaster apps support iOS, Android, smart TVs, Apple TV, Fire Stick, and desktop browsers.
Best Free Viewing Options: Quick Summary
| Region | Broadcaster | Free? | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | BBC One | ✅ Free | BBC iPlayer |
| USA | FOX (antenna/cable) | ✅ Free (antenna) | Fox Sports app (needs provider) |
| USA | FOX One | 🆓 7-day free trial | foxone.com |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo | ✅ Free (antenna) | Peacock (subscription) |
| Netherlands | NOS | ✅ Free | NOS.nl / NOS app |
| Sweden | SVT / TV4 | ✅ Free (SVT) / 💳 (TV4) | SVT Play / TV4 Play |
| Norway | NRK | ✅ Free | NRK TV app |
| Australia | SBS | ✅ Free | SBS On Demand |
| Ireland | RTÉ | ✅ Free | RTÉ Player |
| Germany | ARD / ZDF | ✅ Free | ARD Mediathek / ZDFmediathek |
| France | TF1 / M6 | ✅ Free | TF1+ / 6play |
| Belgium | VRT / RTBF | ✅ Free | VRT MAX / Auvio |
| Canada | TSN | 💳 Subscription | TSN+ / TSN.ca |
| MENA | beIN Sports | 💳 Subscription | beIN CONNECT app |
| India | Zee5 | 💳 Subscription | zee5.com |
| Global fallback | FIFA+ | Varies | plus.fifa.com |
With Norway’s attacking firepower up against Senegal’s pace and tournament experience, this Group I clash carries real weight for the race to finish second behind France. Whether you are tuning in through a free-to-air broadcaster in Norway and Senegal, a streaming trial in the United States, or another option from the table above, make sure your access is sorted well before the 8:00 p.m. EDT kickoff at MetLife Stadium. Check back for our other World Cup 2026 match guides as the group stage continues.
