The Norway national football team held a training session Sunday to prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Senegal.
This session serves as the final preparation for one of the tournament's key group-stage matchups. The result of the game could significantly influence Norway's progression into the knockout stages of the competition.
The team trained at MetLife Stadium, also referred to as NYNJ Stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey [2, 4]. The facility is hosting several high-profile matches as part of the broader tournament schedule, which runs from June 13 through July 19, 2026 [7].
Norway is scheduled to face Senegal on June 22, 2026 [1, 3]. The match is set to kick off at 8 p.m. [5]. Local officials in New Jersey said the timing of the event may overlap with the Monday evening commute in the region [5].
The training session follows the team's arrival in the U.S. for the tournament. The squad focused on tactical drills and conditioning to adapt to the stadium environment before the official match day.
While some reports previously suggested different opponents for the team earlier in the month, the confirmed schedule places Senegal as Norway's next adversary at the New Jersey venue [3].
“The result of the game could significantly influence Norway's progression into the knockout stages.”
The timing of the match at 8 p.m. in East Rutherford creates a logistical challenge for local infrastructure, as it coincides with the peak Monday commute. For Norway, the match against Senegal represents a critical test of their tactical readiness in the group stage, where early points are essential for advancing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup format.
