Norway vs France World Cup 2026 Predicted Lineups – The decisive Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature two teams that have both delivered impressive performances throughout the group stage.

Norway and France have already secured their places in the knockout stage, but this encounter remains crucial as it will determine who finishes at the top of the group standings.

The match is scheduled to take place at Boston Stadium on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 03.00pm local time.

After the Vikings secured an important 3-2 victory over Senegal and France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia, this match will determine who finishes as the Group I winner.

Before the match begins, let's take a look at Mansion Sports' prediction for the Norway vs France World Cup 2026 predicted lineups below.

Team News Ahead of the Match

Norway

Making their fourth FIFA World Cup finals appearance and their first in the last 28 years, Norway have produced an excellent performance throughout the group stage so far.

In their opening match, the Vikings displayed a highly effective attacking performance. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 to move to the top of Group I, virtually securing their place in the knockout stage.

Qualification was then confirmed in their second match, when Ståle Solbakken's side held on to defeat Senegal 3-2. That result gave Norway six points from two matches.

Despite collecting the maximum number of points, Norway remain second in Group I due to an inferior goal difference to France. However, they have the opportunity to claim top spot if they defeat Les Bleus on Friday.

To achieve that, the Vikings must record their fourth victory over France. Their most recent win came in August 2010 at Ullevaal Stadium, when they won 2-1 thanks to two second-half goals from Erik Huseklepp.

France

After reaching the 2022 World Cup final and winning the tournament four years earlier, France have once again demonstrated why they are among the favorites to win this summer's World Cup.

Although they came under pressure late in the match, two goals from Kylian Mbappe along with a superb strike from Bradley Barcola secured a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match.

That performance was followed by another convincing victory over Iraq. Didier Deschamps' side took the lead once again through Mbappe before sealing a 3-0 win in the second half, leaving them at the top of Group I with six points.

To secure first place in the group, France only need to avoid defeat against Norway. In the last meeting between the two teams in May 2014, Les Bleus recorded a commanding 4-0 victory thanks to goals from Loic Remy, Paul Pogba, and a brace from Olivier Giroud.

Nevertheless, France will certainly continue to pursue victory in order to complete a perfect Group I campaign, an achievement they last accomplished at the 1998 World Cup when they won their first world title.

Norway vs France World Cup 2026 Predicted Lineups

Norway (4-3-3)

Regarding Norway's squad condition, Julian Ryerson is unlikely to feature after suffering an injury and being forced off after only 13 minutes against Senegal. His replacement, Marcus Pedersen, is almost certain to fill that position.

Meanwhile, Erling Haaland, who has already scored four goals in the opening two matches and is one of the tournament's leading scorers so far, is expected to once again be Norway's primary attacking threat against one of the world's strongest teams.

France (4-2-3-1)

Meanwhile, regarding France's squad condition, the main focus is on the attacking line. Paris Saint-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue have each started only one Group I match. However, Doue delivered a below-par performance against Iraq.

Manu Kone and Lucas Digne also impressed after coming off the bench in midfield and at left-back during the previous match. As a result, it remains difficult to predict whether Aurelien Tchouameni and Theo Hernandez will return to the starting lineup.

Kylian Mbappe, who has also scored four goals, remains Didier Deschamps' key player at international level. The captain will certainly aim to continue adding to his goal tally as he pursues Lionel Messi's record as the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.

This encounter is expected to be one of the most exciting matches of the final group-stage matchday. In addition to determining the Group I champion, it will also bring together two teams that are currently in outstanding form.

That concludes the complete overview of the Norway vs France World Cup 2026 predicted lineups, along with the latest squad conditions and projected starting lineups for both teams.

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