Norway vs France Live is the Group I showdown you cannot afford to miss — Haaland against Mbappé, two World Cup giants going head-to-head at Gillette Stadium on June 26, and this guide has everything: time, how to watch, squads, and our prediction.
Match Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Norway vs France |
| Date | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Kick-off (ET) | 3:00 PM ET |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 7:00 PM GMT |
| Kick-off (BST) | 8:00 PM BST |
| Kick-off (Norway Local) | 9:00 PM CEST |
| Kick-off (France Local) | 9:00 PM CEST |
| Venue | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group I, Matchday 3 |
How to Watch Norway vs France Live Stream Online
USA — Fox Sports / FOX One App
- Visit foxsports.com or download the FOX One app on your device.
- Sign in with your TV provider credentials, or subscribe directly through the app.
- Search for “Norway vs France” or navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 section.
- Stream live on June 26 at 3:00 PM ET — Fox Sports holds all 104 World Cup matches in the USA.
Canada — TSN / TSN+
- Go to tsn.ca or download the TSN app on your phone, tablet, or smart TV.
- Log in with your cable provider account, or sign up for TSN+ at CA$8/month (or CA$80/year) for cord-cutters.
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup hub and find Norway vs France, scheduled for 3:00 PM ET.
- For French-language coverage, RDS and its streaming app RDS.ca carry the same match simultaneously.
UK — ITV1 / ITVX
- Visit itvx.com or download the ITVX app — it is completely free to use with a UK account.
- Register or sign in with a free ITVX account (no TV licence required for ITVX streaming).
- Search for the FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage and select Norway vs France.
- Tune in at 8:00 PM BST on June 26 — ITV1 broadcasts the game free-to-air on linear TV simultaneously.
Australia — SBS / SBS On Demand
- Visit sbs.com.au/sport or download the SBS On Demand app — all World Cup 2026 coverage is completely free.
- Create a free SBS account (no subscription needed) or log in if you already have one.
- Browse to the FIFA World Cup section and locate Norway vs France; kick-off is approximately 5:00 AM AEST on June 27.
- SBS holds exclusive Australian broadcast rights for every one of the 104 matches in 2026 — Optus Sport has no involvement this tournament.
Norway — NRK
- Go to nrk.no/sport or download the NRK TV app on your device — NRK is Norway’s free public broadcaster.
- No subscription or login is required for NRK’s free-to-air stream inside Norway.
- Navigate to the Fotball/VM 2026 section and find Norway vs France; kick-off is 9:00 PM CEST.
- NRK has confirmed it will broadcast this specific Norway group match live in full.
France — M6 / 6play
- Visit 6play.fr or download the 6play app — M6’s streaming service is free with a simple account registration.
- Create a free account or sign in; no paid subscription is required for M6’s World Cup matches.
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup section and select Norway vs France, kicking off at 9:00 PM CEST.
- beIN Sports also carries the match for subscribers who prefer a dedicated sports platform with additional analysis.
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast Norway vs France?
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Kick-off Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Fox Sports (FOX / FS1), Telemundo (Spanish) | 3:00 PM ET |
| Canada | TSN, RDS (French), CTV (select games) | 3:00 PM ET |
| UK | ITV1 (free-to-air), ITVX (streaming) | 8:00 PM BST |
| Australia | SBS, SBS VICELAND, SBS On Demand | 5:00 AM AEST (Jun 27) |
| Norway | NRK (free-to-air), NRK TV (streaming) | 9:00 PM CEST |
| France | M6 (free-to-air), 6play (streaming), beIN Sports | 9:00 PM CEST |
Both ITV in the UK and NRK in Norway offer completely free-to-air coverage with no subscription required.
In Australia, SBS holds exclusive rights to every match — there is no pay-TV alternative, making it the rare tournament where every fan has free access to all 104 games.
Match Preview
France enter this final group game as the world’s top-ranked side, widely expected to have already secured qualification, while Norway — back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998 — could be in a desperate fight to advance depending on results in their first two matches against Iraq and Senegal.
Ståle Solbakken’s Norway operate in a direct 4-3-3 built around Erling Haaland’s explosive runs in behind, with Martin Ødegaard pulling the strings in midfield; Didier Deschamps‘ France, meanwhile, will likely deploy a fluid 4-2-3-1 designed to maximise Kylian Mbappé’s pace on the counter.
Both squads will be assessed on fitness ahead of kick-off, with Martin Ødegaard — who missed Norway’s March friendlies due to injury — subject to fitness considerations, and Deschamps expected to rotate liberally if France’s qualification has already been confirmed before this third group game.
Norway Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Ørjan Håskjold Nyland | Sevilla (ESP) |
| – | GK | Egil Selvik | Watford (ENG) |
| – | GK | Sander Tangvik | Hamburger SV (GER) |
| – | DEF | Julian Ryerson | Borussia Dortmund (GER) |
| – | DEF | Kristoffer Ajer | Brentford (ENG) |
| – | DEF | Leo Skiri Østigård | Genoa (ITA) |
| – | DEF | David Møller Wolfe | Wolverhampton (ENG) |
| – | DEF | Marcus Holmgren Pedersen | Torino (ITA) |
| – | DEF | Torbjørn Heggem | Bologna (ITA) |
| – | DEF | Fredrik André Bjørkan | Bodø/Glimt (NOR) |
| – | DEF | Henrik Falchener | Viking (NOR) |
| – | DEF | Sondre Langås | Derby County (ENG) |
| – | MID | Martin Ødegaard (C) | Arsenal (ENG) |
| – | MID | Sander Berge | Fulham (ENG) |
| – | MID | Patrick Berg | Bodø/Glimt (NOR) |
| – | MID | Kristian Thorstvedt | Sassuolo (ITA) |
| – | MID | Morten Thorsby | Cremonese (ITA) |
| – | MID | Thelo Aasgaard | Rangers (SCO) |
| – | MID | Fredrik Aursnes | Benfica (POR) |
| – | MID | Jens Petter Hauge | Bodø/Glimt (NOR) |
| – | FWD | Erling Haaland | Manchester City (ENG) |
| – | FWD | Alexander Sørloth | Atlético Madrid (ESP) |
| – | FWD | Jørgen Strand Larsen | Crystal Palace (ENG) |
| – | FWD | Oscar Bobb | Fulham (ENG) |
| – | FWD | Antonio Nusa | RB Leipzig (GER) |
| – | FWD | Andreas Schjelderup | Benfica (POR) |
Key Players to Watch
- Erling Haaland: Norway’s all-time top scorer with 55 international goals, including 16 in qualifying alone — the man who dragged his nation back to the World Cup stage and the biggest individual threat in Group I.
- Martin Ødegaard: The Arsenal captain and Norway’s creative heartbeat; a fully fit Ødegaard is the difference between Norway making a group exit and challenging deep into the knockout rounds.
- Antonio Nusa: The 20-year-old RB Leipzig winger is Norway’s most electric runner in behind and could exploit space left by a rotating French backline.
France Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | GK | Mike Maignan | AC Milan (ITA) |
| – | GK | Brice Samba | Stade Rennais (FRA) |
| – | GK | Robin Risser | Racing Lens (FRA) |
| – | DEF | Jules Koundé | Barcelona (ESP) |
| – | DEF | William Saliba | Arsenal (ENG) |
| – | DEF | Dayot Upamecano | Bayern Munich (GER) |
| – | DEF | Ibrahima Konaté | Liverpool (ENG) |
| – | DEF | Theo Hernandez | Al Hilal (SAU) |
| – | DEF | Lucas Hernandez | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| – | DEF | Malo Gusto | Chelsea (ENG) |
| – | DEF | Lucas Digne | Aston Villa (ENG) |
| – | DEF | Maxence Lacroix | Crystal Palace (ENG) |
| – | MID | Aurélien Tchouaméni | Real Madrid (ESP) |
| – | MID | N’Golo Kanté | Fenerbahçe (TUR) |
| – | MID | Adrien Rabiot | AC Milan (ITA) |
| – | MID | Manu Koné | Roma (ITA) |
| – | MID | Warren Zaïre-Emery | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| – | FWD | Kylian Mbappé (C) | Real Madrid (ESP) |
| – | FWD | Ousmane Dembélé | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| – | FWD | Marcus Thuram | Inter Milan (ITA) |
| – | FWD | Michael Olise | Bayern Munich (GER) |
| – | FWD | Bradley Barcola | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| – | FWD | Rayan Cherki | Manchester City (ENG) |
| – | FWD | Désiré Doué | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| – | FWD | Maghnes Akliouche | Monaco (FRA) |
| – | FWD | Jean-Philippe Mateta | Crystal Palace (ENG) |
Key Players to Watch
- Kylian Mbappé: The world’s most dangerous forward captains Les Bleus at his third World Cup, chasing Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16 tournament goals with 12 already to his name.
- Michael Olise: The Bayern Munich winger scored a hat-trick in France’s final warm-up win and could be Deschamps’ most disruptive wide option against a high Norwegian line.
- Aurélien Tchouaméni: The Real Madrid midfielder anchors France’s defensive shape — his ability to win the ball and immediately distribute vertically is central to how Les Bleus transition.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Norway — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Iraq | Group I, MD1 | Gillette Stadium | 6:00 PM ET |
| June 22, 2026 | Senegal | Group I, MD2 | MetLife Stadium | 8:00 PM ET |
| June 26, 2026 | France | Group I, MD3 | Gillette Stadium | 3:00 PM ET |
France — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Senegal | Group I, MD1 | MetLife Stadium | 3:00 PM ET |
| June 22, 2026 | Iraq | Group I, MD2 | Lincoln Financial Field | 5:00 PM ET |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway | Group I, MD3 | Gillette Stadium | 3:00 PM ET |
Norway vs France Prediction
France go into this game as heavy favourites — the world’s top-ranked team, armed with arguably the deepest attacking pool at the tournament, and likely already through by the time kick-off arrives, which introduces the real wildcard: rotation.
Norway, however, have earned nothing at the World Cup yet and will be hungry, organised, and determined to press Les Bleus into errors in a noisy Foxborough atmosphere.
Haaland’s relentless movement could punish any defensive lapses from a rotated French backline, but France’s quality even in second gear is difficult to overcome; a 2-1 France win feels like the most likely outcome, though this tournament has shown repeatedly that any team capable of landing one on Haaland’s head should never be counted out.
FAQs
What time does Norway vs France kick off?
Norway vs France kicks off at 3:00 PM ET on Friday, June 26, 2026. That translates to 8:00 PM BST for UK viewers and 9:00 PM CEST for fans in Norway and France.
Where can I watch Norway vs France live?
In the USA, it airs on Fox Sports; in the UK on ITV1/ITVX; in Australia free on SBS; in Norway on NRK; and in Canada on TSN. French fans can catch it free on M6 and 6play.
What is the head-to-head record between Norway and France?
Norway and France have met on several occasions at major international level, with France historically holding the upper hand. Their most famous encounter was at the 1998 World Cup, where France — eventual champions — were hosts and Norway famously defeated Brazil in the group stage that year, though they did not face France in that tournament.
Who is the key player to watch in Norway vs France?
All eyes will be on the Haaland vs Mbappé duel — two of the planet’s most prolific scorers going head-to-head on the world’s biggest stage for the first time at a major tournament. Haaland’s 55 international goals for Norway against Mbappé’s pursuit of the all-time World Cup scoring record makes this a genuinely historic individual matchup.
Who will win Norway vs France?
France are clear favourites given their world number one ranking and extraordinary attacking depth. However, Norway’s direct style built around Haaland creates a constant aerial and pace threat — a single moment of Haaland brilliance can change any game, and Norway have too much quality to be dismissed as easy opponents.
