Norway advances to the World Cup round of 16 after a thrilling win against Senegal. Manager Ståle Solbakken warns of changes against France, whom Norway faces on Friday.

What happened against Senegal?

Norway won 3-2 against Senegal, after Erling Braut Haaland scored two goals and Marcus Holmgren Pedersen scored Norway's first.

What's next against France?

Norway must win to take the group lead, and Solbakken says that the players are tired and that he will spare several players against France.

Who can Norway face?

The group placement will determine the path forward in the tournament. If Norway wins the group, they will face a third-place team from group C. If Norway finishes second, they will face the second-place team from group E.

StatValue
Last resultNetherlands 2-1 Norway (2026-03-27)
Recent form1W-1D-1L (LDW, most recent first)
Next fixturevs France (2026-06-26)