Match Center: Norway vs France — FIFA World Cup 2026
NorwayVS
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 · 19:00 UTC
FranceGroup I · Match 61•Gillette Stadium, Boston
Pre-Match
Prediction & Build-Up
Match Prediction
Winner pick: Norway
NOR
38%
vs
Draw
38%
vs
FRA
24%
Model lean: Norway. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
NOR wins
1
Draws
3
FRA wins
1
- 2024-04-07NOR 0 - 1 FRA · Confederations CupMOTM: Diego Okafor
- 2022-05-02NOR 1 - 1 FRA · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Luka Silva
- 2021-03-21NOR 1 - 1 FRA · Continental FinalMOTM: Felix Tanaka
- 2019-09-13NOR 2 - 2 FRA · Confederations CupMOTM: Marco Berg
- 2018-07-18NOR 3 - 2 FRA · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Yuki Silva
Last 3 - Form Guide
Most recent results for each side
- 2026-03-10vs ESP · Nations League0-0
- 2026-02-15vs POR · Nations League2-0
- 2026-01-20vs BRA · Nations League1-1
- 2026-03-10vs ARG · Nations League1-2
- 2026-02-15vs ITA · Continental Final0-0
- 2026-01-20vs ESP · Nations League2-1
Recent Man-of-the-Match Form
Standout performers from related fixtures

ARG2026-05-10Lionel MessiFree-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
GER2026-04-13Florian WirtzHalf-space genius - two assists, four shot-creating actions.
ARG2026-03-16Lionel MessiFree-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
ENG2026-02-19Jude BellinghamBox-crashing midfielder, scored the winner from a set piece.
Key Players to Watch
NORNorwayErling HaalandElite penalty-box striker, attacks depth
NORNorwayMartin ØdegaardLeft-footed creator between lines
FRAFranceKylian MbappéExplosive forward attacking the left channel
FRAFranceAurélien TchouaméniMidfield screen and long-range passer