Senegal camp tension ahead of Norway after France defeat

Defeat to France, and now the real test

Senegal lost 3–1 to France in the Group I opener (3). The 2002 magic did not repeat itself at MetLife Stadium. Rayan Cherki ran the show for France, and two French pundits, Jérôme Rothen and Emmanuel Petit, are now calling for Cherki to start against Iraq after that performance (3). Your team gave the champions a game, but the scoreline hurts.

Tension in camp ahead of Norway

Sunday is massive. Senegal face Norway in the second group match, and the camp is not calm. RMC Sport reports internal tensions: disputes over bonuses, meals, and coach Pape Thiaw's contract situation are bubbling up (2). Not what you want two days before a must-win World Cup match.

Referee with a red-card reputation

Wilton Pereira Sampaio will officiate Norway vs Senegal on Sunday (1). He set an expulsion record in his last World Cup match. That is worth knowing before kickoff.

Focused on Sunday revenge

The group is still open. France beat your team 3–1, but Norway also lost their opener. Win on Sunday and everything changes. Group I had three teams on zero points after the first round, Senegal, Norway, and another side. One result flips it.