Norway vs France gives FWC26 the kind of matchup fans circle because it can shift a group quickly. Scheduled for June 26, 2026, it is the sort of fixture where form, finishing and discipline can matter as much as reputation. Norway missed Qatar 2022 and are chasing a first World Cup finals appearance since 1998. France reached back-to-back World Cup finals in 2018 and 2022, winning the first and losing the second on penalties to Argentina. Put together, the matchup gives fans a clean contrast: two teams trying to turn history and current tournament rhythm into points when the table is still taking shape. Keep up with Norway vs France as the fixture unfolds, from starting XIs and in-game moments to possession, shots, cards and the final score.
Player statistic
| 7' |  |
Ousmane Dembélé (Assist: Kylian Mbappé) | ||
| Patrick Berg |  |
10' | ||
| 20' | |
Ousmane Dembélé (Assist: Kylian Mbappé) | ||
| Thelo Aasgaard (Assist: Andreas Schjelderup) |
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21' | ||
| 32' | |
Ousmane Dembélé (Assist: Aurélien Tchouaméni) | ||
| Jörgen Strand Larsen |  |
50' | ||
| 74' | |
Aurélien Tchouaméni | ||
| 90+4' | |
Désiré Doué (Assist: Bradley Barcola) |
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