Norway will be targeting to assert total authority over Group I when they lock horns with a dangerous France side on Friday evening in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Matchday 3 showdown at the Boston Stadium.
Both heavyweights enjoyed a flying start to their respective campaigns, with both nations already booking a place in the last 32.
Stale Solbakken’s side recorded a stellar Matchday 2 performance against Senegal, where Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland stole the headlines by netting a brilliant second-half double marking his 58th and 59th international goals ,to pilot Norway to a 3-2 victory.
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France, eager to solidify their tournament pedigree as title favorites, have matched Norway’s perfect momentum to setup a grand finale for the summit of Group I.
Les Bleus are fully aware that pulling off a victory against the Scandinavians would preserve their flawless record and guarantee top seeding heading into the knockout phases.
What time does Norway vs France kickoff ?
The encounter is scheduled for Friday, June 26 live from the Boston Stadium, with kickoff slated for 10:00 pm East African Time.
Norway vs France Predicted Lineups
- Norway: Ørjan Nyland, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Leo Østigård, Julian Ryerson, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Antonio Nusa, Martin Ødegaard, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth
- France: Mike Maignan, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Théo Hernandez, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Desire Doue, Kylian Mbappé
Norway vs France Head-to-Head Record and Recent Meetings
In total, the two nations have met 16 times across all competitions and friendly fixtures.
Historically, France has been the dominant force in this fixture claiming 8 victories compared to Norway’s 4, while the remaining 4 have ended in a stalemates.
This Matchday 3 showdown marks the first-ever meeting between Norway and France at a FIFA World Cup tournament.
Current Form
Norway: W–W–L–W–W
France: W–W–W–D–W
Norway vs France Prediction
France head into this fixture as the marginal favorites backed by an elite squad though Norway’s red-hot forward line makes them entirely capable of breaching the French defensive block.
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