France vs. Norway live score, result, highlights from 2026 World Cup Group I match

Norway and France face off for top spot in Group I at the 2026 World Cup in Boston.

Both teams are assured of a place in the knockout rounds after winning their respective games against Senegal and Iraq.

A draw will be enough for France to finish first, as they come into the match with a superior goal difference.

Both sides could make changes, but expect Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland to continue their Golden Boot chase after each scoring four across their first two games in the tournament.

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France vs. Norway score

Location: Gillette Stadium, Boston
Referee: Michael Oliver (England)

Starting lineups:

Norway (4-2-3-1 right to left): 13. E. Selvik (GK) – 18. K. Thorstvedrt, 4. L. Ostigard, 25. H-S. Falchener, 15. F-A. Bjorkan – 6. P. Berg, 14. F. Aursnes – 22. O. Bobb, 19. T. Aasgaard, 21. A. Schjelderup – 11. J-S. Larsen

France (4-2-3-1, right to left): 16. M. Maignan (GK) – 5. J. Kounde, 4. D. Upamecano, 26. M. Lacroix, 19. T. Hernandez – M. 6. Kone, 8. A. Tchouameni – 7. O. Dembele, 11. M. Olise, 20. D. Doue – 10. K. Mbappe

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France vs. Norway live updates, highlights from 2026 World Cup

Prematch

2:52 p.m. - Here come the teams. France vs. Norway B about to commence. Haaland walking out last among the substitutes for the national anthems.

2:30 p.m. - William Saliba drops to the bench as one of four changes made by France. In his place at centre-back is Maxime Lacroix, meaning a showdown with Crystal Palace teammate Jorgen Strand Larsen, who leads the Norway attack as Haaland puts his feet up. 

Elsewhere, Aurelien Tchouameni gets the chance to partner Manu Kone in central midfield. 

2 p.m. - Yep, all confirmed. Ten changes for Norway. Yikes. It means Oscar Bobb and Jorgen Strand Larsen get the chance to press their claims in attack.

By contrast, all the big guns are out for France. A front four of Olise, Dembele, Doue and Mbappe. All the very best to that reserve Norwegian backline.

12:42 p.m. - Hold the phone, French publication L'Equipe is reporting Norway will make numerous changes to the team that beat Senegal. Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard among those who will be on the bench. Sad face emoji

12 p.m. - This game is the first showdown in the tournament between two bona fide global superstars. In the blue corner, Kylian Mbappe; in the red corner Erling Haaland. That's assuming both men are selected, of course. Both these teams are already through to the round of 32 and it might be prudent to rest a few key players. But Mbappe and Haaland each have four goals in two games and will be raring to go if selected.

10 a.m. - Hello and welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of Norway vs. France. It's a shootout for top spot in World Cup Group I. 

Where to watch France vs. Norway in World Cup

France vs. Norway start time

• Date: Friday, June 26
• Kickoff: 3 p.m ET

Norway vs. France will take place at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, in Foxborough. The match kicks off at 3 p.m. local time.

What channel is France vs. Norway on today?

• TV channel: FOX
• Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

This match will be broadcast on FOX in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up for a FREE trial.

Here's where to catch the game in some of the other major territories

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