Norway and France have the chance to complete a perfect group stage when they clash tonight. Les Bleus were perhaps expected to make light of a difficult pool that also contains Senegal and Iraq but Norway have enjoyed an outstanding return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. Recommended offer Norway v France Super Boost Claim Boost 18+GambleAware.org For New Customers. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Stale Solbakkens side opened their campaign with a commanding 4-1 win over Iraq before edging past Senegal 3-2 to make it two wins from two.Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have been pivotal in their respective teams impressive runs with four goals apiece.Table of ContentsNORWAY TEAM NEWSFRANCE TEAM NEWSWhere to watch Norway vs France: TV channel, online live streamNorway vs France statsRESPONSIBLE GAMBLINGNORWAY TEAM NEWSThe big news for Norway is Solbakkens decision to leave Haaland on the bench, alongside most of his regular starters.Norway: Samba, Risser, Gusto, Digne, Konate, Saliba, L Hernandez, Kante, Rabiot, Zaire-Emery, Cherki, Akliouche, Thuram, Barcola, MatetaSelvik; Ostigard, Bjorkan, Falchener; Berg, Aursnes, Thorstvedt, Aasgaard, Schjelderup, Bobb; Strand LarsenNorway Substitutes: Nyland, Tangvik, Ajer, Moller Wolfe, Holmgren Pedersen, Heggem, Langas, Thorsby, Berge, Odegaard, Hauge, Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa, RyersonFRANCE TEAM NEWSFrance, whose coach Didier Deschamps has flown home following the death of his mother, made four changes to his starting XI with Theo Hernandez and Maxence Lacroix coming into the back four in place of Lucas Digne and William Saliba.Aurelien Tchouameni replaced Adrien Rabiot in midfield while Desire Doue is preferred to Bradley Barcola in attack.France: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Lacroix, T Hernandez; Tchouameni, Kone; Olise, Doue, Dembele; MbappeFrance Substitutes: Samba, Risser, Gusto, Digne, Konate, Saliba, L Hernandez, Kante, Rabiot, Zaire-Emery, Cherki, Akliouche, Thuram, Barcola, MatetaWhere to watch Norway vs France: TV channel, online live streamThe match takes place on Friday, June 26 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.In the UK, kick-off is at 20:00 BST, with the match broadcast live across ITVs channels. Fans can also stream the game online through ITVX.Norway vs France statsNorway have won both of their Group I matchesErling Haaland has scored four goals in two World Cup appearancesThe Vikings have scored seven goals in their first two matchesFrance have also won both of their group-stage fixturesKylian Mbappe has matched Haaland with four goals in the tournamentLes Bleus require only a draw to finish top of Group IFrance have scored six goals and conceded just one so farNorways last victory over France came in August 2010RESPONSIBLE GAMBLINGGambling should always be approached as entertainment, not as a way to generate income. If you ever feel that gambling is becoming a problem, there are several organisations you can contact for free, confidential support.National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 8 am to midnight, 7 days a week)GamCare:www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware:gambleaware.orgGamStop:www.gamstop.co.uk(free self-exclusion service)Tools available through bet365 include deposit limits, session time reminders, loss limits, self-exclusion and Reality Checks. These can be accessed via the Safer Gambling section of your account at any time. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Topics Erling Haaland France National Football Team Kylian Mbapp Norway National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Norway v France: Predicted line-ups, where to watch, stats and preview in battle for top spot Mitch Fretton 26th June, 2026 Portugal v Uzbekistan: Confirmed line-ups as Ronaldo starts and tries to emulate Messi, Haaland and Mbappe Jon Fisher 23rd June, 2026 Mbappe explains Messi risk: I dont look at what he does Ben Miller 23rd June, 2026 Haaland eyes France decider: Ill definitely get criticism Ben Miller 23rd June, 2026 Kylian Mbappe: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, kick off times, where to watch, confirmed news updates and full France squad Ben Miller 23rd June, 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026: Full France fixtures, results, schedule, confirmed squad, next match, kick off times Ben Miller 23rd June, 2026
