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Norway
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France
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June 26, 2026
15:00 ET
Gillette Stadium, Boston, USA
السعة: 65,878
Norway arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 3 previous appearances, their best result being Group stage (1938, 1994, 1998). France have 16 appearances on football's biggest stage, with a best finish of Winners (1998, 2018). Both sides qualified via UEFA Group G winners and UEFA Group D winners respectively. Norway and France both belong to Union of European Football Associations, meaning they have competed within the same continental structure — though World Cup group stage draws make this fixture unpredictable.
Norway vs France — Tactical Formation Diagram
Starting XI to be confirmed closer to kick-off Norway vs France at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Tactical Formation Diagram
Hover or tap an expected starter to open the full player profile and compare both tactical systems.
Norway 4-3-3 4-3-3 France
1 Ørjan Nyland 
2 Marcus Holmgren Pedersen 
4 Leo Østigård 
5 Stian Gregersen 
3 Birger Meling 
6 Sander Berge 
8 Fredrik Aursnes 
10 Martin Ødegaard 
7 Jens Petter Hauge 
9 Erling Haaland 
11 Alexander Sørloth 
1 Mike Maignan 
2 Benjamin Pavard 
4 Dayot Upamecano 
5 William Saliba 
3 Theo Hernández 
6 N'Golo Kanté 
8 Aurélien Tchouaméni 
10 Kylian Mbappé 
7 Antoine Griezmann 
9 Marcus Thuram 
11 Ousmane Dembélé Norway (4-3-3)
France (4-3-3)
Norway
4-3-3 · المدرب: Ståle Solbakken · Full venue profile
Substitutes Bench
France
4-3-3 · المدرب: Didier Deschamps · Full venue profile
Substitutes Bench
Norway vs France — Historic Context & Meeting Record
World Cup pedigree, confederation background, and what this fixture means for both nations.
France lead the all-time series 7-4-5 across 16 senior international meetings.
| سنة | Confederation | Opened | نتيجة |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 1922 | Friendly | Kristiania, Norway | Norway 7–0 France |
| 28 Oct 1923 | Friendly | Paris, France | France 0–2 Norway |
| 11 Nov 1964 | FIFA World Cup qualification | Paris, France | France 1–0 Norway |
| 15 Sept 1965 | FIFA World Cup qualification | Oslo, Norway | Norway 0–1 France |
| 6 Nov 1968 | FIFA World Cup qualification | Strasbourg, France | France 0–1 Norway |
| 10 Sept 1969 | FIFA World Cup qualification | Oslo, Norway | Norway 1–3 France |
| 11 Nov 1970 | UEFA Euro qualification | Lyon, France | France 3–1 Norway |
| 8 Sept 1971 | UEFA Euro qualification | Oslo, Norway | Norway 1–3 France |
| 16 Jun 1987 | UEFA Euro qualification | Oslo, Norway | Norway 2–0 France |
| 14 Oct 1987 | UEFA Euro qualification | Paris, France | France 1–1 Norway |
| 28 Sept 1988 | FIFA World Cup qualification | Paris, France | France 1–0 Norway |
| 5 Sept 1989 | FIFA World Cup qualification | Oslo, Norway | Norway 1–1 France |
| 22 Jul 1995 | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | Norway 0–0 France |
| 25 Feb 1998 | Friendly | Marseille, France | France 3–3 Norway |
| 11 Aug 2010 | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | Norway 2–1 France |
| 27 May 2014 | Friendly | Saint-Denis, France | France 4–0 Norway |
Norway
ConfederationUnion of European Football Associations
World Cup Apps3
Best ResultGroup stage (1938, 1994, 1998)
QualificationUEFA Group G winners
France
ConfederationUnion of European Football Associations
World Cup Apps16
Best ResultWinners (1998, 2018)
QualificationUEFA Group D winners
📍 Venue Fact Sheet — Gillette Stadium
Opened2002
SurfaceFieldTurf Revolution
السعة65,878
ArchitectHOK Sport
WC 2026 Matches4
Notable EventsMLS Cup finals, Copa América matches
Notable Matches at This Venue
| سنة | Confederation | Manager | نتيجة |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Copa América Centenario | Argentina vs Chile (group stage) | Argentina 2–1 Chile |
| 2023 | MLS Cup | Columbus Crew vs LAFC | Columbus Crew 2–1 LAFC |
| 2026 | FIFA World Cup | 4 matches scheduled | TBC |
Team Form & Recent Outings
A deep dive into how Norway مشاهدة France arrive at the World Cup based on their last five competitive fixtures.
Norway
DWWLD
2W 2D 1L · 10 GF · 5 GA · 1 CS
Verified data — source: martj42/international_results (results.csv) · updated 2026-03-31
D 0-0
31 Mar 2026 · Friendly · vs Switzerland (H)
L 1-2
27 Mar 2026 · Friendly · vs هولندا (A)
W 4-1
16 Nov 2025 · FIFA World Cup qualification · vs Italy (A)
W 4-1
13 Nov 2025 · FIFA World Cup qualification · vs Estonia (H)
D 1-1
14 Oct 2025 · Friendly · vs New Zealand (H)
France
DWWWW
4W 1D 0L · 14 GF · 5 GA · 1 CS
Verified data — source: martj42/international_results (results.csv) · updated 2026-03-29
W 3-1
29 Mar 2026 · Friendly · vs Colombia (N)
W 2-1
26 Mar 2026 · Friendly · vs البرازيل (N)
W 3-1
16 Nov 2025 · FIFA World Cup qualification · vs Azerbaijan (A)
W 4-0
13 Nov 2025 · FIFA World Cup qualification · vs Ukraine (H)
D 2-2
13 Oct 2025 · FIFA World Cup qualification · vs Iceland (A)
Key Players to Watch
Six individuals who could decide the outcome of Norway vs France at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Norway
Player to Watch
Erling Haaland
12 caps · 7 goals
Fastest player in squad (35.2 km/h)
Erling Haaland is enjoying a career-best season at Man City, translating club form into international impact. Ståle Solbakken relies heavily on their creativity in the final third to maintain Norway's competitive edge.
Alexander Sørloth
51 caps · 16 goals
Leads squad in chances created
Alexander Sørloth is enjoying a career-best season at Atlético Madrid, translating club form into international impact. Ståle Solbakken relies heavily on their creativity in the final third to maintain Norway's competitive edge.
Martin Ødegaard
25 caps · 10 goals
Aerial duel winner — 68% success rate
Martin Ødegaard has been instrumental in Norway's qualifying campaign, delivering clutch performances in high-pressure away fixtures. Expect them to roam between the lines and exploit gaps behind the opposition back line.
France
Player to Watch
Kylian Mbappé
89 caps · 4 goals
Captain — 87 caps of experience
A mainstay of the France national team with over 23 caps, Kylian Mbappé brings leadership and technical quality. Their movement off the shoulder of the last defender creates constant problems for opposing centre-backs.
Marcus Thuram
89 caps · 4 goals
Captain — 87 caps of experience
A mainstay of the France national team with over 23 caps, Marcus Thuram brings leadership and technical quality. Their movement off the shoulder of the last defender creates constant problems for opposing centre-backs.
Randal Kolo Muani
51 caps · 16 goals
Leads squad in chances created
Randal Kolo Muani is enjoying a career-best season at PSG, translating club form into international impact. Didier Deschamps relies heavily on their creativity in the final third to maintain France's competitive edge.
Tactical Analysis
A deep dive into how Ståle Solbakken مشاهدة Didier Deschamps will set their sides up tactically for this FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage clash.
Norway — 4-3-3
System Overview
A balanced system with width from full-backs and a single pivot shielding the back four.
Attacking Patterns
Norway's set-piece threat is significant — they scored 12 goals from corners and free-kicks in qualifying.
Defensive Shape
France uses a high press triggered by opposition goalkeeper touches, forcing long clearances.
France — 4-3-3
System Overview
A balanced system with width from full-backs and a single pivot shielding the back four.
Attacking Patterns
Norway favours quick transitions within 5 seconds of winning possession — a direct counter-attacking style.
Defensive Shape
France uses a high press triggered by opposition goalkeeper touches, forcing long clearances.
Key Tactical Battle to Watch
The decisive tactical battle will be Norway's three-man defence against France's wing-back system. If Ståle Solbakken can neutralise France's primary creator in central zones, Norway should control the tempo.
Match Prediction & AI Forecast
Six individuals who could decide the outcome of Norway vs France based on squad depth, recent form, and historical head-to-head trends.
AI Forecast
FavouriteNorway
Confidence72%
Likely Scorelines2-0 · 2-1 · 1-0
Factors for Norway
- Norway possess greater squad depth and European club experience
- Norway's home-continent advantage and familiar climate conditions
Factors for France
- France have shown resilience in tight knockout-style fixtures
- France's compact defensive block could frustrate Norway's build-up
This forecast is generated by an editorial AI model using squad-depth heuristics and confederation strength indices. It is not a betting tip.
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Tickets & Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions — Norway vs France
Who is playing in Norway vs France at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Norway face France on June 26, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. The match features Norway's 4-3-3 system under head coach Ståle Solbakken against France's 4-3-3 shape managed by Didier Deschamps.
What time does Norway vs France kick off?
Kick-off is scheduled for the local match time shown above. Check your local broadcaster for timezone conversion. FIFA recommends arriving at the stadium at least 90 minutes before kick-off.
Where is Norway vs France being played?
The match takes place at Gillette Stadium in Boston, USA. The stadium has a capacity of 65,878 spectators.
How to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for Norway vs France?
Tickets are available through the official FIFA Ticketing portal at fifa.com/tickets. Categories range from $60 (Category 3) to $450+ (Hospitality). Create a FIFA ID and select your preferred seating tier during the sales phase.
What formation will Norway and France use?
Norway typically line up in a 4-3-3 formation under Ståle Solbakken, while France favour a 4-3-3 system with Didier Deschamps. Expected lineups are listed in the team sheets above.
Who are the key players to watch in Norway vs France?
For Norway, watch Ørjan Nyland in attack. For France, Mike Maignan leads the line. Both teams rely on experienced midfield engines to control tempo.
What TV channel is broadcasting Norway vs France?
Broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are held by Fox Sports (USA), TelevisaUnivision (Mexico), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), ARD/ZDF (Germany), and beIN Sports (Middle East). Check your local listings for the exact channel in your territory.
Has Norway ever reached the World Cup knockout stage?
Norway have reached the knockout rounds in some tournaments, with their best ever finish being Group stage (1938, 1994, 1998).
Has France ever reached the World Cup knockout stage?
France have reached the knockout rounds in multiple tournaments, with their best ever finish being Winners (1998, 2018).
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