Norway and Senegal meet at the World Cup for the very first time.

Norway's only World Cup meeting with African opposition was a 2–2 draw with Morocco in 1998.

Senegal have faced European opposition 8 times at the World Cup — W3 D1 L4.

Erling Haaland is the first Norwegian player to score in consecutive World Cup matches.

Erling Haaland (Norway) earned a standout match rating of 8.7 (2 goals).

Norway have conceded in each of their last 6 World Cup matches — their last World Cup clean sheet was against Republic of Ireland in 1994.

Senegal have conceded in each of their last 13 World Cup matches — their last World Cup clean sheet was against France in 2002.

Senegal's 58% possession is their most in a World Cup match (previous best 55%).

Norway beat African opposition for the first time at the World Cup.

Norway are unbeaten in their last 6 World Cup group-stage matches (3 wins, 3 draws).

Norway have won 2 consecutive World Cup matches for the first time.

Marcus Pedersen became the 3rd player to score as a substitute for Norway at the World Cup - overall the sixth substitute to score a first-half WC goal.

Ismaila Sarr is the third Senegalese player to score multiple goals in a World Cup match (1st since 2002).