{"id":1263,"date":"2026-06-24T15:30:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todayspredict.com\/blog\/?p=1263"},"modified":"2026-06-24T15:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:30:20","slug":"norway-vs-france-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/todayspredict.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/24\/norway-vs-france-prediction\/","title":{"rendered":"Norway vs France Prediction: World Cup 2026 Group I Betting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"8:1-12:36;391-601\"><strong>FIFA World Cup 2026 \u00b7 Group I \u00b7 Round 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"8:1-12:36;391-601\">Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"8:1-12:36;391-601\">Friday, 26 June \u00b7 19:00 UTC (3:00 PM ET \/ 8:00 PM BST)<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"8:1-12:36;391-601\">Referee: Michael Oliver (ENG)<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"8:1-12:36;391-601\">UK: ITV \/ ITVX \u00b7 USA: Fox Sports<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:88;603-690\">Norway (1st in Group I, 6 pts) vs France (2nd in Group I, 6 pts) \u2014 a top-spot shootout.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:9;697-705\">Intro<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:375;707-1081\">Both nations are already through to the Round of 32 \u2014 but nobody told Haaland or Mbapp\u00e9 this match is a formality. Group I&#8217;s final game is a straight-up duel for top spot, and the winner inherits a kinder knockout bracket. With four goals each, the world&#8217;s two most lethal centre-forwards are level on the scoring charts. Something has to give on Friday night in Foxborough.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:22;1088-1109\">What&#8217;s at Stake<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"26:1-27:93;1111-1220\"><strong>Group Winner<\/strong> Faces the 3rd-place team from Groups C\/D\/F\/G\/H \u2014 a potentially softer draw into the last 16.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-30:130;1222-1371\"><strong>Group Runner-up<\/strong> Faces the runner-up of Group E \u2014 tougher route. With France&#8217;s GD at +6 and Norway&#8217;s +4, Norway must win or match France&#8217;s margin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"32:1-33:129;1373-1528\"><strong>Individual Golden Boot<\/strong> Haaland and Mbapp\u00e9 are tied on 4 goals, three behind Messi (5). A big night could set up a race for the tournament&#8217;s top scorer.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:31;1535-1565\">The Tactical Battlefield<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:35;1567-1601\">Norway \u2014 Formation: 4-3-3<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"40:1-43:82;1602-1916\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"40:1-40:42;1602-1643\"><strong>Style:<\/strong> High-press, direct, vertical<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:93;1644-1736\"><strong>Main Threat:<\/strong> Haaland&#8217;s aerial &amp; physical dominance; Nusa &amp; S\u00f8rloth&#8217;s pace on the wings<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:98;1737-1834\"><strong>Vulnerability:<\/strong> Exposed at the back when full-backs bomb forward \u2014 Mbapp\u00e9 loves that channel<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:82;1835-1916\"><strong>Key Duel:<\/strong> Haaland vs Saliba\/Upamecano \u2014 the centrepiece battle of the match<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:35;1918-1952\">France \u2014 Formation: 4-3-3<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"46:1-49:106;1953-2318\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:65;1953-2017\"><strong>Style:<\/strong> Controlled, transition-focused, lethal on the break<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:82;2018-2099\"><strong>Main Threat:<\/strong> Mbapp\u00e9 in behind; Demb\u00e9l\u00e9&#8217;s creativity; Olise\u2013Mbapp\u00e9 link play<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"48:1-48:113;2100-2212\"><strong>Vulnerability:<\/strong> Pre-tournament friendly loss to Ivory Coast hints at occasional fragility vs physical sides<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"49:1-49:106;2213-2318\"><strong>Key Duel:<\/strong> Mbapp\u00e9 vs Norway&#8217;s full-backs \u2014 if he drifts wide, Julian Ryerson will be tested severely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"53:1-53:27;2325-2351\">Five Players to Watch<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"55:1-56:220;2353-2633\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 Erling Haaland<\/strong> (Man City) \u2014 <em>4 goals in 2 WC games<\/em> Faces France&#8217;s William Saliba and Upamecano for the first time at a World Cup. His combination of aerial power and movement has unsettled every defence so far. A fifth goal would leapfrog Messi on the Golden Boot chart.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"58:1-59:177;2635-2897\"><strong>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> (Real Madrid) \u2014 <em>4 goals \u00b7 100th France cap milestone vs Iraq<\/em> Marked his century of caps with a brace. Norway&#8217;s wide defenders will face their sternest test yet \u2014 Mbapp\u00e9 has scored four times from exactly those diagonal runs into the box.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"61:1-62:160;2899-3143\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 Martin \u00d8degaard<\/strong> (Arsenal, Captain) \u2014 <em>Key playmaker \u00b7 set-piece specialist<\/em> The heartbeat of Norway&#8217;s creativity. His corner delivery produced \u00d8stig\u00e5rd&#8217;s header against Iraq, and his pressing triggers define Norway&#8217;s high-energy shape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-65:161;3145-3378\"><strong>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 William Saliba<\/strong> (Arsenal) \u2014 <em>0 goals conceded in WC group stage<\/em> Partners Upamecano as arguably the most formidable centre-back duo in the tournament. How they handle Haaland&#8217;s movement and physicality could define the match.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-68:192;3380-3636\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 Antonio Nusa<\/strong> (Club Brugge) \u2014 <em>Direct, explosive winger<\/em> The 19-year-old&#8217;s directness against France&#8217;s high full-backs could be Norway&#8217;s best route to creating chaos. He offers a completely different dimension to traditional Scandinavian wide play.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"72:1-72:35;3643-3677\">Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:16;3679-3694\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 Norway<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-81:37;3695-3909\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Opponent<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Result<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Iraq<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Senegal<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3\u20132<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Sweden<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Morocco<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">D<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Switzerland<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0\u20130<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">D<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"83:1-83:16;3911-3926\"><strong>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\" data-sourcepos=\"84:1-90:37;3927-4146\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Opponent<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Result<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Iraq<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3\u20130<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Senegal<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">N. Ireland<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Colombia<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Ivory Coast<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1\u20132<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">L<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"94:1-94:15;4153-4167\">Our Call<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"96:1-97:31;4169-4223\"><strong>Norway 1 \u2013 2 France<\/strong> Odds: Norway 14\/5 \u00b7 France 4\/5<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"99:1-99:302;4225-4526\">Haaland will threaten throughout and Norway&#8217;s relentless pressing will make France uncomfortable \u2014 but France&#8217;s defensive solidity, led by Saliba, and Mbapp\u00e9&#8217;s composure in front of goal point to Les Bleus edging this to claim top spot. Expect a competitive 90 minutes before France close it out late.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"103:1-103:19;4533-4551\">Betting Tips<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"105:1-106:190;4553-4769\"><strong>1. France to Win \u2014 4\/5<\/strong> France&#8217;s defensive record (0 conceded so far) against a Norway side that has shipped 3 goals makes Les Bleus the value side to close out top spot. Recommended as the anchor bet of the slip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"108:1-109:199;4771-5003\"><strong>2. Both Teams to Score \u2014 7\/10<\/strong> Norway have scored in every match this tournament, and France&#8217;s defense, while tight, has been breached before in friendlies. With Haaland leading the line, BTTS looks the strongest secondary angle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"111:1-112:183;5005-5234\"><strong>3. Erling Haaland to Score Anytime \u2014 11\/10<\/strong> Haaland has found the net in every World Cup outing so far. Facing a Saliba-Upamecano pairing that thrives on positioning rather than physicality plays into his strengths in the box.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"114:1-115:145;5236-5408\"><strong>4. Over 2.5 Goals \u2014 6\/5<\/strong> Both sides have shown attacking intent throughout the group stage, and with two strikers in red-hot form, the goals look likely to keep flowing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"117:1-118:183;5410-5636\"><strong>5. Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 to Score Anytime \u2014 5\/4<\/strong> Mbapp\u00e9 has scored in each World Cup appearance this cycle, including a milestone brace on his 100th cap. Norway&#8217;s full-backs pushing forward could open the exact space he thrives in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"120:1-120:195;5638-5832\"><strong>Build a Bet Suggestion:<\/strong> France to Win &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/todayspredict.com\/both-team-to-score-gg-btts\">BTTS<\/a> &amp; Haaland to Score Anytime \u2014 a <a href=\"https:\/\/soccervise.com\/bet-of-the-day\">combo<\/a> that backs the predicted scoreline narrative while still getting value on Norway&#8217;s talisman finding the net.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"122:1-122:153;5834-5986\"><em>Odds are illustrative and for entertainment purposes. Always check the latest prices with your bookmaker before placing a bet, and gamble responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"126:1-126:23;5993-6015\">Stats Comparison<\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\" data-sourcepos=\"128:1-134:25;6017-6209\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Stat<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 Norway<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Goals Scored<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Goals Conceded<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Haaland \/ Mbapp\u00e9 Goals<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Shots on Target<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">14<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Clean Sheets<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"136:1-136:23;6211-6233\">Tournament Scorers<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"137:1-138:64;6234-6384\"><strong>Norway:<\/strong> Erling Haaland (4) \u00b7 Leo \u00d8stig\u00e5rd (1) \u00b7 Aymen Hussein (OG) (1) \u00b7 Other (1) <strong>France:<\/strong> Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 (4) \u00b7 Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 (1) \u00b7 Other (1)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"140:1-140:42;6386-6427\">Group I Standings (Before Matchday 3)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\" data-sourcepos=\"141:1-146:51;6428-6730\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">#<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 Norway<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">+4<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">+6<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf3 Senegal<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u22124<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf6 Iraq<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u22126<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"150:1-150:33;6737-6769\">Predicted Line-ups (4-3-3)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"152:1-152:72;6771-6842\"><em>Based on squads named and recent selections. Subject to late changes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"154:1-158:46;6844-7065\"><strong>Norway<\/strong> \u2014 Coach: St\u00e5le Solbakken GK: \u00d8. Nyland RB: D. M\u00f8ller Wolfe \u00b7 CB: K. Ajer \u00b7 CB: L. \u00d8stig\u00e5rd \u00b7 LB: J. Ryerson RM: F. Aursnes \u00b7 CM: S. Berge \u00b7 LM: M. \u00d8degaard (C) RW: A. Nusa \u00b7 ST: E. Haaland \u00b7 LW: A. S\u00f8rloth<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"160:1-164:52;7067-7294\"><strong>France<\/strong> \u2014 Coach: Didier Deschamps GK: M. Maignan RB: J. Kound\u00e9 \u00b7 CB: D. Upamecano \u00b7 CB: W. Saliba \u00b7 LB: T. Hern\u00e1ndez RM: A. Tchouam\u00e9ni \u00b7 CM: N&#8217;G. Kant\u00e9 \u00b7 LM: A. Rabiot RW: O. Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 \u00b7 ST: K. Mbapp\u00e9 (C) \u00b7 LW: B. Barcola<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"166:1-166:229;7296-7524\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Manager&#8217;s Note:<\/strong> France boss Didier Deschamps will be absent from the dugout after the passing of his mother. His staff are expected to lead the side in Foxborough in what will be an emotional occasion for the French camp.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"170:1-170:27;7531-7557\">Head to Head History<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"172:1-172:48;7559-7606\"><strong>France Wins: 10 \u00b7 Draws: 3 \u00b7 Norway Wins: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\" data-sourcepos=\"174:1-178:48;7608-7790\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Year<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Venue<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Result<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2014<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paris (Friendly)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">France 4\u20130 Norway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2010<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Oslo (Friendly)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Norway 2\u20131 France<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2003<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paris (Friendly)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">France 2\u20130 Norway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"180:1-180:380;7792-8171\"><strong>Context:<\/strong> The last time these two sides met competitively was in 2014 when France triumphed 4\u20130 in Paris \u2014 reflecting the disparity in class at that time. Norway&#8217;s most notable result was a 2\u20131 home win in 2010. Crucially, this June 26 clash marks the first ever competitive World Cup meeting between Norway and France. 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