Norway prepares for World Cup clash against Senegal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:56 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Norway aims to build on their 4-1 victory over Iraq in their upcoming World Cup match against Senegal in New Jersey on Monday. The Norwegian team, featuring Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, and Kristian Thorstvedt, seeks to advance to the knockout stage, inspired by their fathers' experiences in the 1994 World Cup. Haaland commented on the contrast between his father's youth and his own football career. The team's promising start has generated excitement in Norway, with royal support expected at the match.
- •Norway won 4-1 against Iraq in their opener
- •Next match against Senegal on June 21
- •Erling Haaland leads a team inspired by their fathers
- •Royal family members will attend Monday's match
- •Norway finishes group stage against France on Friday
- 9:56 AMYahoo Sports — Like fathers, like sons: Norway at the World Cup
"Norway want to continue their good start into the World Cup and Erling Haaland leads a trio of players who have an extra incentive. The fathers of Haaland, Alexander Sørloth and Kristian Thorstvedt were on the Norwegian team that went out in the group stage of the 1994 tournament that was also held in the United States.
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