Victory against Norway would reopen the door to the round of 32 and breathe new life into a campaign that still has time to recover. Defeat, however, would leave Senegal needing a combination of results that may be beyond their control.

No special plan for Haaland

Much pre-match discussion has centred on Haaland, one of the most lethal forwards in world football. Thiaw, however, was careful to broaden the focus beyond the Norway striker alone.