Norway vs Senegal Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

Norway and Senegal meet in a World Cup 2026 group-stage fixture on June 23, 2026, with the head-to-head record between these two sides offering almost no historical guide. Senegal enter ranked 17th in the world — ten places above Norway’s 27th — yet Norway’s recent form makes this a genuinely open contest. With just one recorded meeting between the nations across all competitions, current momentum and tournament context carry far greater weight than any historical ledger.

Head-to-Head Record

Norway and Senegal have met just once in recorded history, making any head-to-head narrative extremely limited. That sole encounter took place in March 2006, when Senegal won 2–1 at home. The sample of one match — producing three goals in total — is far too small to draw meaningful conclusions, so recent form and World Cup 2026 context are the more reliable lenses through which to assess this fixture.

Date	Match	Score	Season
1 Mar 2006	Senegal vs Norway	2–1	—

Norway: Recent Form

Norway head into this fixture in encouraging shape, recording three wins, two draws and one defeat across their last six matches (form: W D W D L W, most recent first). They have scored 13 goals and conceded just six over that run, averaging 2.17 goals per match in attack and only 1.00 per match defensively, earning a points-per-game rate of 1.83. Their most eye-catching result was a 4–1 away win over Iraq on June 16, though they also claimed a 3–1 home victory against Sweden on June 1. A goalless draw with Switzerland and a 1–2 defeat away to the Netherlands show they are not without vulnerability, but the overall trajectory is positive. Norway have kept one clean sheet in this six-match sample and failed to score in one fixture.

• 16 Jun 2026 — Norway 4–1 Iraq (Away) — Win
• 1 Jun 2026 — Norway 3–1 Sweden (Home) — Win
• 27 Mar 2026 — Netherlands 2–1 Norway (Away) — Loss
• 16 Nov 2025 — Italy 4–1 Norway (Away) — Win

Senegal: Recent Form

Senegal’s last six matches present a more mixed picture: two wins, two draws and two defeats (form: L D L W W D, most recent first), yielding a points-per-game rate of 1.33. They have scored eight goals and conceded seven across those six fixtures, averaging 1.33 goals per match in attack and 1.17 against. Notably, Senegal have kept three clean sheets in this period — including a goalless draw away to Saudi Arabia on June 9 — but have also failed to score in two matches. Their most recent outings have been difficult: a 1–3 defeat to France on June 16 and a 2–3 loss at USA on May 31, though home wins over Gambia (3–1) and Peru (2–0) earlier in the year demonstrated their attacking capability when conditions suit.

• 16 Jun 2026 — France 3–1 Senegal (Away) — Loss
• 9 Jun 2026 — Saudi Arabia 0–0 Senegal (Away) — Draw
• 31 Mar 2026 — Senegal 3–1 Gambia (Home) — Win
• 28 Mar 2026 — Senegal 2–0 Peru (Home) — Win

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: Only one recorded meeting — Senegal won 2–1 (March 2006); sample is too limited to be statistically meaningful.
• Norway’s last six: 3W–2D–1L, 13 goals scored, 6 conceded, 1.83 points per match.
• Senegal’s last six: 2W–2D–2L, 8 goals scored, 7 conceded, 1.33 points per match.
• Scoring rate: Norway average 2.17 goals per match; Senegal average 1.33 per match.
• Clean sheets: Senegal have kept three clean sheets in their last six; Norway have kept one.
• Failed to score: Senegal blanked in two of their last six; Norway blanked in one.
• Rankings: Senegal 17th, Norway 27th at the time of the fixture.

How Norway and Senegal Compare

Norway’s recent form is the stronger of the two on points accumulated — their 1.83 ppg comfortably outpaces Senegal’s 1.33 ppg — and they have been considerably more prolific in front of goal, averaging nearly a full goal per match more than their opponents. Senegal, despite their superior ranking, have shown defensive solidity in patches (three clean sheets) but have struggled for consistency in attack, failing to score in two of their last six fixtures. Norway’s defensive record over the same period — averaging just one goal conceded per match — compares favourably with Senegal’s 1.17, suggesting both sides have shown they can keep opponents quiet, though Norway’s attacking output gives them a clear edge in that department across recent matches.

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FAQ

What is the head-to-head record between Norway and Senegal?

Norway and Senegal have met just once in recorded history. Senegal won that match 2–1 at home on 1 March 2006, making the head-to-head record one win for Senegal, zero for Norway, and zero draws.

What is Norway’s current form ahead of the World Cup 2026 fixture?

Norway have won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding six — a points-per-game rate of 1.83 and an average of 2.17 goals scored per match.

What is Senegal’s current form ahead of the World Cup 2026 fixture?

Senegal have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six matches, with eight goals scored and seven conceded, giving them a points-per-game rate of 1.33. They have kept three clean sheets in that run but also failed to score in two fixtures.

When do Norway and Senegal play at World Cup 2026?

Norway face Senegal on June 23, 2026, as part of the World Cup 2026 group stage.