Senegal winger, Ismaila Sarr, has expressed disappointment following the Teranga Lions’ narrow 3-2 loss to Norway in their second group-stage match at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.
The thrilling encounter, held at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, saw Senegal suffer their second consecutive defeat in the tournament, putting their qualification hopes in serious jeopardy.
Norway’s victory secures their place in the Round of 32 alongside France.
Despite the setback, Sarr, who delivered an impressive performance by scoring twice in the match, remains optimistic about Senegal’s chances of progressing.
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“It was a tough game, and we are obviously disappointed,” Sarr said in a post-match interview. “But it’s not over yet.
We still have one more game to play, and we’re going into it with the mindset to win. We will work hard and give everything.”
Senegal must now secure a victory against Iraq in their final group fixture to keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive.
With pressure mounting, all eyes will be on the Teranga Lions as they prepare for a decisive clash that could determine their fate in the competition.
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