Group I standings
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Norway
The final group game — Norway's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
France
An opening win over Norway would be a major statement and strengthen France's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Norway | France |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 19 | 3 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 2 |
| World Cup Appearances | 4 | 17 |
| Best WC Finish | Round of 16 (1998) | Champions (1998, 2018) |
| Manager | Ståle Solbakken | Didier Deschamps |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group F winners | UEFA — Group D winners (unbeaten) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Runners-up — lost to Argentina on pens |
| Captain | Martin Ødegaard | Kylian Mbappé |
Prediction
Norway 1 — 2 France
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. France (ranked 3th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Norway have appeared at 4 World Cups. France have appeared at 17.
Norway are ranked 19th in the world. France are ranked 3th.
France have won the World Cup 2 times.
This match takes place at Gillette Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Gillette Stadium · Foxborough · Capacity: 63,815
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