A thrilling Group I decider awaits at Gillette Stadium as Norway takes on France in their final group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With both teams already guaranteed a place in the knockout rounds following perfect starts, the focus now shifts to who finishes top of the group.
Norway sits narrowly ahead on goal difference after impressive early wins, while France remains firmly in contention to reclaim first place in what promises to be a tightly contested clash between two in-form sides.
Read through our Norway vs France prediction before committing to a bet.
Norway vs France prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Norway vs France prediction below:
BTTS - Yes
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, France is tipped to come out on top, with 60% of the odds leaning towards their win.
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Norway vs France: head-to-head
Norway and France share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Norway at the 2026 World Cup
Norway arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Norway National Team:
At the World Cup:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
3 point(s) per game on average
4 goals scored at the World Cup (4 per game)
1 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)
Norway National Team in 2026
11 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Erling Haaland with 16 goal(s)
Most assists: Martin Ødegaard with 7
France at the 2026 World Cup
France go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what France National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
3 point(s) per game on average
3 goals scored at the World Cup (3 per game)
1 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)
France National Team in 2026
10 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Kylian Mbappé with 5 goal(s)
Most assists: Kylian Mbappé with 3
Norway vs France statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Norway
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Home | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W D L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Scored | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.53 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.7 | 0.96 |
France
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.88 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.11 | 0.61 | 0 |
Norway vs France probable lineups
See the predicted starting eleven below for our Norway vs France prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Norway: Ørjan Nyland, Julian Ryerson, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Leo Østigård, David Møller Wolfe, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Felix Horn Myhre, Martin Ødegaard, Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland.
France: Mike Maignan, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Theo Hernández, Aurélien Tchouaméni, N'Golo Kanté, Ousmane Dembélé, Antoine Griezmann, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappé.
The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
How to watch Norway vs France live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Norway vs France live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 20:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Norway vs France:
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Match details: Norway vs France
🆚 Fixture Norway vs France
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Friday, 26/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 20:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue Gillette Stadium, 1388 One Patriot Place
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