In the last round of Group I in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Norway vs France match has been scheduled for Friday. Both teams have six points each, as they have already secured their respective places for the Round of 32 and are now focusing to earn the top spot in the final points table.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway and France
Norway
As expected Erling Haaland has produced strong performances in his first World Cup, as Norway have already secured their place for the Round of 32 after winning their first two games of Group I, 4-1 vs Iraq and 3-2 vs Senegal. Now, they are eyeing to secure the top spot of the points table.
France
The two-time FIFA World Cup champions France have started the FIFA World Cup 2026 with two strong wins, as they have also comfortably secured their Round of 32 spot and are eyeing to seal the top place in the group. Starting the tournament with a 3-1 win against Senegal, France beat Iraq by 3-0.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway vs France Key Match Details
Group: I
Match Date: 26 June 2026 (Indian Date: 27 June 2026)
Match Starting Time: 15:00 Local Time (Indian Starting Time: 00:30)
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, United States
Norway vs France Head-to-Head
Stats | Overall | World Cup |
Played | 16 | – |
Norway Won | 5 | – |
France Won | 7 | – |
Drawn | 4 | – |
Last 5 Meetings: Norway Won 1, France Won 1, Drawn 3
Norway vs France Recent Forms
Norway Form in 2026
While Norway didn’t lose a single match in 2025, recording nine wins and one draw, they started 2026 with a defeat before recording three wins and two draws, including starting the tournament with two wins.
France Form in 2026
France recorded six wins, two draws (one penalty shootout win), and two losses in 2025, while Les Blues recorded four victories and one defeat in 2026, including two wins in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
Norway vs France: Predicted Lineups
Norway Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Ørjan Nyland
Defenders: David Wolfe, Torbjørn Heggem, Kristoffer Ajer, Julian Ryerson
Midfielders: Fredrik Aursnes, Sander Berge, Martin Ødegaard
Forwards: Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth
France Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
Defenders: Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Theo Hernández
Central Midfielders: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot
Attacking Midfielders: Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué
Forward: Kylian Mbappé
