Norway vs France Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Odds as Norway Rests Erling Haaland, Other Stars
Norway and France clash in a highly anticipated World Cup Group Stage match to decide who wins the group. Read our lineups, team news, and Norway vs. France Prediction as Mbappe faces Norway side without Haaland and other resting stars.
OC Staff - June 26, 2026, 1:07 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadNorway vs France Prediction: Will Mbappe, France Crush Norway After Sitting Haaland and Other Stars in Group I Finale?
Norway and France clash in a highly anticipated Group Stage encounter at the FIFA World Cup on Friday, June 26th. The match kicks off at 3 PM ET, with both nations having already secured their progression to the knockout rounds. However, with the visitors currently leading the standings in first place and the hosts close behind in second, this final group fixture will decide who advances as group winners.
Norway vs France Form
The hosts enter this match on the back of a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal. Their general form has been highly encouraging, recording four wins, one draw, and just one defeat in their last six matches, which includes a dominant 4-1 win against Iraq earlier in the tournament. The visitors, meanwhile, eased to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Iraq in their last outing. Les Bleus have been in imperious form of late, winning five of their last six matches, with their only setback being a 2-1 friendly loss to Ivory Coast. No additional pre-match facts are available for this fixture.
Norway vs France Head to Head
The last meeting between these two teams saw France secure a dominant 4-0 friendly victory in May 2014. Prior to that, Norway claimed a 2-1 friendly win in August 2010. As these teams have only faced each other twice in their recorded history, a broader six-match head-to-head trend cannot be established. No further head-to-head facts are available.
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Norway vs. France Odds
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Norway vs. France Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Friday, June 26th, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
Norway vs. France Betting Trends
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Norway vs France Probable Lineups
Norway (4-3-3): Egil Selvik – Fredrik Aursnes, Leo Østigård, Henrik Falchener, Fredrik Bjørkan – Thelo Aasgaard, Patrick Berg, Kristian Thorstvedt – Oscar Bobb, Jørgen Strand Larsen and Andreas Schjelderup.
France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Hernández, Upamecano, Saliba, Koundé; Rabiot, Tchouaméni; Doué, Olise, Dembélé; Mbappé
The midfield battle will be crucial in deciding where this game is won and lost. Norway will rely on backups as they sit Ødegaard and Haaland. However, the visitors boast a superior average player rating (7.03 to 6.78) and dominate possession with 54.5% compared to the home side's 51.5%. With a precise passing accuracy of 88.71%, the away side will look to control the tempo and starve the Norwegian attackers of service.
Norway vs France Team News
The home side are expected to keep a consistent lineup, though Julian Ryerson is a major doubt after hobbling off against Senegal with a thigh injury, meaning Marcus Pedersen is likely to start at right-back. For the away side, Didier Deschamps may rotate his squad with qualification already secured. Desire Doue is set for a recall to the starting eleven, while Rayan Cherki is hoping to make his first start of the tournament.
Norway vs France Match Facts
Prediction: Norway 1-2 France
Norway's first World Cup appearance in 28 years has been an outstanding success, but securing top spot in the group requires defeating the 2018 champions. The visitors only need a draw to progress as group winners due to their superior goal difference. While Les Bleus have not yet had to reach their peak in this tournament, Kylian Mbappé is in sensational form with four goals in just two matches. Given their superior squad depth and higher shot average (15 to 12.5), a narrow 2-1 victory for the visitors is the most likely outcome.
Best Bet: Both Teams to Score - Yes (-138) Check out the best odds on Bet365 Sportsbook
With both teams having already secured knockout football, this promises to be an open and highly entertaining game. The hosts have scored seven goals in their opening two matches but have shown defensive vulnerabilities, whilst the visitors' attacking threat is world-class. Backing both teams to find the net offers excellent value.
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