Norway
15:00 ET
scheduled
France
Match Details
| Stage | Group Stage |
| Group | Group I |
| Date | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:00 ET |
| Status | scheduled |
Match Preview
Norway face France in one of Group I's headline clashes at the 2026 World Cup. Erling Haaland finally leads Norway to their first World Cup since 1998, going head-to-head with Kylian Mbappé and the 2022 finalists. With both teams capable of winning the group, this could be a knockout-stage preview.
Probable Lineups
Projected starting XI based on the announced squad, ranked by international caps. Final lineups confirmed by FIFA an hour before kick-off.
Norway
- GK Ørjan Nyland Sevilla
- DF Kristoffer Ajer Brentford
- DF Leo Østigård Genoa
- DF Marcus Holmgren Pedersen Torino
- DF David Møller Wolfe Wolverhampton Wanderers
- MF Martin Ødegaard Arsenal
- MF Sander Berge Fulham
- MF Patrick Berg Bodø/Glimt
- MF Kristian Thorstvedt Sassuolo
- FW Alexander Sørloth Atlético Madrid
- FW Erling Haaland Manchester City
France
- GK Mike Maignan Milan
- DF Lucas Digne Aston Villa
- DF Jules Koundé Barcelona
- DF Théo Hernandez Al-Hilal
- DF Lucas Hernandez Paris Saint-Germain
- MF N'Golo Kanté Fenerbahçe
- MF Adrien Rabiot Milan
- MF Aurélien Tchouaméni Real Madrid
- MF Manu Koné Roma
- FW Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid
- FW Ousmane Dembélé Paris Saint-Germain
Match Prediction
Norway
33%
Draw
25%
42%
France
Based on FIFA rankings and tournament data
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Ståle Solbakken
Coach
Didier Deschamps
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Senegal Frequently Asked Questions
When does Norway play France?
Norway vs France kicks off June 26, 2026 at 15:00 ET at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.
Is this Haaland's first World Cup?
Yes — 2026 is Erling Haaland's World Cup debut after Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998.