Norway vs Senegal live stream, TV channel & kick-off time | World Cup 2026

Senegal’s opening game told a different story. The Lions of Teranga put in a spirited first half against France but were undone after the break, with Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise combining to secure a 3-1 victory for Les Bleus. Pape Thiaw’s side will need to respond.

For Senegal, defeat here would place their progression in serious jeopardy. The group’s third game — against Iraq on June 26 — would become a must-win, with little room for error. Norway, by contrast, can afford to be bold, knowing a second straight win would all but seal their place in the next round.

The two squads are loaded with Premier League and European club talent. Martin Odegaard and Haaland spearhead a Norway side that has been absent from major tournaments for nearly three decades. Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Idrissa Gana Gueye give Senegal a formidable, battle-hardened core.

MetLife Stadium, which will host the World Cup Final on July 19, provides a fitting backdrop for a fixture with real knockout-round implications. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch it live.

How to watch Norway vs Senegal with VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

Team news & squads

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Stale Solbakken names a strong Norway XI, with Orjan Nyland in goal behind a back four of Kristoffer Ajer, David Moller Wolfe, Julian Ryerson, and Torbjorn Heggem. Martin Odegaard and Sander Berge anchor the midfield alongside Fredrik Aursnes, with Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland, and Alexander Sorloth leading the attack. No injuries or suspensions are currently reported for Norway.

Pape Thiaw’s Senegal line up with Edouard Mendy in goal and a defence built around Kalidou Koulibaly, with Malick Diouf, Krepin Diatta, and Moussa Niakhate completing the back line. Lamine Camara, Pape Gueye, and Idrissa Gana Gueye form the midfield, while Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mane, and Ismaila Sarr start in attack. No injuries or suspensions are currently listed for Senegal. Updates will be added closer to kick-off if the situation changes.

Form

Norway arrive on the back of three wins and two draws from their last five matches, with one defeat — a 2-1 loss to the Netherlands in a March friendly. Their most recent outing was the 4-1 dismantling of Iraq in their World Cup opener on June 16, and they also claimed a 3-1 win over Sweden in a June friendly. The draw with Morocco (1-1) and a goalless stalemate with Switzerland round out a sequence that shows Norway scoring freely while conceding sparingly.

Senegal have won two and lost two of their last five, with one draw. Their most recent match ended in a 3-1 defeat to France in the World Cup group stage on June 16. Before that, they drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia and lost 3-2 to the United States in May friendlies. Their wins came against Gambia (3-1) and Peru (2-0) in March, showing that Senegal can be clinical when the conditions suit them.

Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have met just once in the available record. Senegal beat Norway 2-1 in a friendly played on March 1, 2006, in a match staged on Senegalese soil. That single meeting offers limited predictive value for what unfolds at MetLife Stadium, but it confirms that Senegal have at least one win on the board against their Monday opponents.

Standings

In Group I, Norway currently sit top of the table after their opening win, while Senegal are third following their defeat to France.

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Norway vs Senegal today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL’s guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster’s website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don’t support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.