Norway vs France Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch — FIFA World Cup 2026

Two unbeaten sides, one top spot — Norway’s fairytale comeback meets France’s relentless machine at Gillette Stadium. Norway’s fairytale World Cup return collides with France’s relentless title charge as Group I reaches its dramatic finale at Gillette Stadium. With both sides already through to the knockouts and Erling Haaland in scintillating form against Kylian Mbappé’s star-studded Les Bleus, this clash is far from a formality — it’s a fight for top spot and a kinder path through the knockouts. Here’s everything you need to know about the match, including timings, lineups, predictions, and how to watch.

Norway vs France Match Info

Both teams enter with perfect records and six points apiece, but this is no dead rubber — topping Group I means a theoretically more favorable last-16 draw, so bragging rights and bracket position are firmly on the line. OneFootball

The Story So Far

Erling Haaland has already scored four times in Norway’s two matches, a 4-1 win over Iraq and a 3-2 win over Senegal. On the other side, Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th France cap with a brace against Iraq and also sits on four tournament goals. France’s defence has been the standout, having conceded just one goal across two World Cup games. Goal.com + 2

Predicted Lineups

The Key Battle

The central duel shaping this game is Erling Haaland against the France centre-back pairing of William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano — power versus precision in the box. OneFootball

Prediction

France have the individual quality and collective composure to control this match, though Norway’s qualifying campaign — 37 goals scored, just 5 conceded — proves they can trouble anyone. Expect a tight, tactical France win. Yahoo!SheKicks

How to Watch?

Broadcasting varies by region. Here’s a quick guide:

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