Norway Leads Senegal 2-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Kathmandu. In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group 'I' match, Norway has taken a 2-0 lead against Senegal until the 48th minute.

In the ongoing match at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, Norway's Marcus Pedersen scored in the 43rd minute to give the team the lead. That goal, coming at the end of the first half, put Norway in a comfortable position.

Just three minutes into the second half, star striker Erling Haaland added another goal, doubling Norway's lead. With the goal in the 48th minute, Senegal is under further pressure.

Norway, having defeated Iraq 4-1 in their first match, appears to be heading for a second consecutive victory. If this result holds, Norway will advance through the group stage and secure a place in the final 32.

Meanwhile, Senegal, having lost to France in their first match, is increasingly at risk of being eliminated from the World Cup. Norway is leading 2-0 until the 48th minute of the match.