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Norway vs France Competition – 2026 World Cup Stadium: Gillette Stadium Date: 26th June 2026 Kick-off time – 20:00 GMT
Friday evening at Gillette Stadium serves up one of the most compelling group stage finales of the tournament, as Norway and France — both on six points and separated only by goal difference — go head-to-head to determine who tops Group I. France lead the group on goal difference of +5 to Norway’s +4, meaning Norway need to win to guarantee top spot, while a draw would be enough for the French. Both sides are already through to the knockout rounds, but first place in this group could prove decisive in shaping a favourable path through the bracket.
Norway have been outstanding throughout the group stage, scoring seven goals across their first two matches and conceding only three. Their most recent outing was a 3–2 home win over Senegal on 23rd June — a tight affair that required them to dig in, but they got the job done. Prior to that, they dismantled Iraq 4–1 away on 16th June in a display of ruthless attacking efficiency. Earlier in this run, a 1–1 draw away in Morocco on 7th June demonstrated their defensive solidity on the road, a 3–1 home win over Sweden on 1st June showed their quality up front, and a 0–0 draw at home with Switzerland on 31st March rounds out a sequence of three wins and two draws across their last five outings. Haaland in particular has been a constant threat and will be the dangerman France must plan for above all others.
France have been equally relentless, and their record of six goals scored and one conceded across two group games underlines their quality. Their most recent outing was a 3–0 home win over Iraq on 22nd June — a controlled and professional performance. Prior to that, they beat Senegal 3–1 at home on 16th June in a similarly dominant display. Earlier in this run, a 3–1 home win over Northern Ireland in a friendly on 8th June continued their momentum, though a 2–1 home defeat to Ivory Coast on 4th June provided a reminder of their vulnerabilities when the opposition press high. A 3–1 win away in Colombia on 29th March is the other data point — France have lost only once in five, and that defeat feels like an outlier against an otherwise imposing run.
In Group I, France top the table on six points with a goal difference of +5. Norway sit second on six points with a goal difference of +4 — one goal separating these sides at the summit. Senegal and Iraq are bottom on zero points apiece. The winner of this fixture claims top spot; a draw sees France through as group winners. Norway must win.
The head-to-head record offers no real advantage to either side. Across the last five meetings, France have won once, Norway once, with three draws. Most recently, France hammered Norway 4–0 at home in a friendly in May 2014. In the previous encounter, Norway won 2–1 at home against France in August 2010.
In the UK, the match is live on ITV 1 and available to stream via ITVX, with radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. In France, viewers can follow on M6, M6+, and myCANAL. Norwegian audiences have full coverage on NRK Sport, NRK1, and NRK TV. US viewers can catch the action on FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.
Lineups & Injuries
Norway (4-3-3) Nyland, Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Møller Wolfe, Berge, Ødegaard, Aursnes, Sørloth, Haaland, Nusa
France (4-2-3-1) Maignan, Digne, Saliba, Upamecano, Koundé, Rabiot, Koné, Olise, Mbappé, Dembélé, Barcola
Norway: No missing players listed.
France: No missing players listed.
Both sides go into this fixture with a full complement available, setting up a contest decided purely on merit with no significant injury concerns to factor in on either side.
Group I Table
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Norway | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 0 |
| 4 | Iraq | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
Norway Form
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | Norway | 3–2 | Senegal | World Cup | 23-06-26 |
| ✅ | Iraq | 1–4 | Norway | World Cup | 16-06-26 |
| 🤝 | Morocco | 1–1 | Norway | Friendly | 07-06-26 |
| ✅ | Norway | 3–1 | Sweden | Friendly | 01-06-26 |
| 🤝 | Norway | 0–0 | Switzerland | Friendly | 31-03-26 |
France Form
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | France | 3–0 | Iraq | World Cup | 22-06-26 |
| ✅ | France | 3–1 | Senegal | World Cup | 16-06-26 |
| ✅ | France | 3–1 | Northern Ireland | Friendly | 08-06-26 |
| ❌ | France | 1–2 | Ivory Coast | Friendly | 04-06-26 |
| ✅ | Colombia | 1–3 | France | Friendly | 29-03-26 |
Head-to-Head
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4–0 | Norway | Friendly | 27-05-14 |
| Norway | 2–1 | France | Friendly | 11-08-10 |
| France | 3–3 | Norway | Friendly | 25-02-98 |
| Norway | 0–0 | France | Friendly | 22-07-95 |
| Norway | 1–1 | France | World Cup | 04-09-89 |
TV Listings / Streaming
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | ITV 1 UK, ITVX, STV Scotland, BBC Radio 5 Live |
| Ireland Republic | ITV 1 UK, RTE 2, ITVX, RTE Player, BBC Radio 5 Live |
| France | M6, beIN Sports 1, M6+, myCANAL |
| Norway | NRK Sport, NRK1, NRK TV |
| USA | FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One |
| Germany | ZDF, SRF zwei, MagentaTV |
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand |
| Canada | TSN+, TSN1, RDS |
| Spain | DAZN Spain, DAZN Mundial, Movistar+ |
| Italy | DAZN Italia, RAI 1, RaiPlay |
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