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Sarr scores twice as Senegal falls to Norway in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:43 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Sarr scores twice as Senegal falls to Norway in World Cup

Summary

Senegal's hopes of advancing in the 2026 World Cup were dampened by a 3-2 loss to Norway in New York-New Jersey. The team struggled to overcome a two-goal deficit despite Ismaïla Sarr's brace, which tied him with Papa Bouba Diop for the most goals by a Senegalese player in World Cup history. Senegal must secure a decisive victory against Iraq in their final group match to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

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By the Numbers

•Senegal lost 3-2 to Norway in World Cup group play.
•Ismaïla Sarr scored two goals, bringing his total to three in the tournament.
•Sarr is now tied with Papa Bouba Diop for the most World Cup goals for Senegal.
•Senegal needs a win against Iraq to have a chance at advancing.
•The loss leaves Senegal on the edge of elimination from the tournament.

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7:43 AMYahoo Sports — 🙏 Sarr joins national icon in Senegal's World Cup pantheon

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Senegal are on the precipice of missing out on the Round of 32 and crashing out of the 2026 World Cup after a narrow loss against dark horse Norway in New York-New Jersey.Led by the expected goalscor...
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