Match Center: Norway vs FranceFIFA World Cup 2026

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Norway flagNorway
VS
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 · 19:00 UTC
France flagFrance
Group I · Match 61Gillette 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

Norway flagNorwayDWD
  • 2026-03-10vs ESP · Nations League0-0
  • 2026-02-15vs POR · Nations League2-0
  • 2026-01-20vs BRA · Nations League1-1
France flagFranceLDW
  • 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

  • ARG flagARG2026-05-10
    Lionel Messi
    Free-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
  • GER flagGER2026-04-13
    Florian Wirtz
    Half-space genius - two assists, four shot-creating actions.
  • ARG flagARG2026-03-16
    Lionel Messi
    Free-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
  • ENG flagENG2026-02-19
    Jude Bellingham
    Box-crashing midfielder, scored the winner from a set piece.

Key Players to Watch

  • NORNorway
    Erling Haaland
    Elite penalty-box striker, attacks depth
  • NORNorway
    Martin Ødegaard
    Left-footed creator between lines
  • FRAFrance
    Kylian Mbappé
    Explosive forward attacking the left channel
  • FRAFrance
    Aurélien Tchouaméni
    Midfield screen and long-range passer