The Norway national football team faces Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday, and Wilton Sampaio is the referee. The International Football Association has announced that Sampaio, who has been a Fifa referee since 2013, will referee the match. Sampaio has previously refereed several World Cup matches, both in 2022 and 2026. In this year's tournament, he has already handed out three red cards in Mexico's opening match against South Africa. Norway won their first match against Iraq 4-1, and a win or draw against Senegal will secure Norwegian advancement to the next round. Pierre Atcho from Gabon was the referee in the World Cup opener against Iraq. Wilton Sampaio is assisted by Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia, while Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Wauhh from New Zealand is the fourth official. The match starts at 02.00 Norwegian time on Tuesday. The Norway national football team has high hopes of advancing to the next round, and a good performance against Senegal will be an important step towards the goal. With Wilton Sampaio as referee, the match can become an exciting and even affair. The Norway national football team must be well-prepared and play with great intensity to achieve a good result. Senegal is a strong opponent, but the Norway national football team has shown good form in their previous matches. It will be exciting to see how the match develops. The team's coach and players are ready for the challenge, and the fans are eagerly awaiting the match. The Norway national football team's performance in the World Cup has been impressive so far, and they are determined to continue their good form against Senegal.
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Norway national football team faces Senegal in FIFA World Cup 2026
Norway national football team plays against Senegal in FIFA World Cup 2026 - Wilton Sampaio referees the crucial match that can advance Norway to the next round with a win or draw
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