Norway vs France Stats, Match Statistics, xG & Player Data
(Foxborough)
Norway vs France stats start from a Group I match at Boston Stadium, where the Norway national football team face the France national football team on 26 June 2026. Both teams enter with two wins from two, while France carry the cleaner defensive record and Norway bring the slightly higher scoring average. The public xG, shot, possession, and player-leader data frame this as one of the strongest final-round group matches.
Norway World Cup 2026 squad and fixtures show a team that scored seven goals across wins over Iraq and Senegal. France World Cup 2026 squad and fixtures show a side that scored six and conceded once across the same Group I window. The match sits inside the World Cup 2026 Group I standings and fixtures race, with first place still tied to the result.
The fixture is scheduled at Boston Stadium in Foxborough. It also belongs in the World Cup 2026 stats and records tracker because Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe both enter with four goals. Full match stats should replace these pre-match averages after the official feed closes.
Norway vs France Stats – Match Statistics Overview
Norway’s numbers show a direct and productive attacking profile after two group matches. FOX lists Norway at 3.5 goals, 2.1 xG, and 12.0 shots per match. Those figures come from wins over Iraq and Senegal, so the sample carries real tournament weight.
France have a similar attacking level with a stronger defensive base. FOX lists France at 3.0 goals, 2.0 xG, and 15.0 shots per match. Their 0.5 goals-against average gives them a clear edge if the game becomes more controlled.
Norway vs France Stats Snapshot
The snapshot uses verified public pre-match data because the official match feed has not opened yet. Norway lead in goals per match and have a small xG edge, while France lead in shots, possession average, chance creation, and goals conceded. That split points to a match where Norway’s finishing faces France’s volume and structure.
| Stat | Norway | France |
|---|---|---|
| Group Points | 6 | 6 |
| Goals Per Match | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| xG Per Match | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Goals Against Per Match | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Shots Per Match | 12.0 | 15.0 |
| Average Possession | 59% | 61% |
| Chances Created Avg | 8.0 | 9.5 |
Attacking Stats Comparison
Norway enter with the higher scoring average, and Haaland drives that number. FOX lists Haaland with four goals, seven shots on goal, 2.0 xG, and an 8.3 rating. Martin Odegaard also matters because his two assists give Norway a second clear route into the penalty area.
France match the star power through Mbappe, who also has four goals and seven shots on goal. Michael Olise leads the creative data with three assists, which gives France a cleaner service pattern behind the forward line. France’s higher shot volume suggests they can create pressure even if Norway score first.
| Attack Stat | Norway | France |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Per Match | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Expected Goals Avg | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Shots Per Match | 12.0 | 15.0 |
| Chances Created Avg | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| Shot Conversion | 29% | 20% |
| Leading Scorer | Erling Haaland | Kylian Mbappe |
Defensive Stats Comparison
Norway have conceded three goals across two matches, so their defensive number is strong enough but not clean. FOX lists Norway at 1.5 goals against per match. FotMob also lists Julian Ryerson as unavailable, which leaves Norway with one confirmed squad concern before kickoff.
France have conceded once across two matches, and that is the clearest defensive gap in the comparison. Mike Maignan is listed with one clean sheet, while France do not have an unavailable player listed by FotMob. If France keep Norway away from early transitions, their defensive record gives them a strong base.
| Defensive Stat | Norway | France |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against | 3 | 1 |
| Goals Against Per Match | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 1 |
| Keeper Save Percentage Marker | 11 | 10 |
| Confirmed Unavailable Player | Julian Ryerson | None listed |
| Full Defensive Actions | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
Passing and Possession Analysis
Both teams have carried high possession averages in FOX’s public data. Norway sit at 59%, while France sit at 61%. Since both numbers come from separate matches, the card normalizes them into a match-share view rather than treating them as live possession.
France have the stronger chance-creation average at 9.5 per match. Norway sit at 8.0, which still supports a dangerous attacking rhythm when Odegaard and Haaland connect early. The midfield duel should decide whether Norway can turn fewer shots into better chances.
| Passing Stat | Norway | France |
|---|---|---|
| Average Possession | 59% | 61% |
| Card Possession Share | 49% | 51% |
| Chances Created Avg | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| Passes Per Match | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Pass Accuracy | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Crosses Avg | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
Key Player Statistics
Haaland and Mbappe are the headline data points because both enter with four goals. FotMob lists Haaland at 2.68 xG and Mbappe at 1.99 xG, while FOX lists their tournament xG at 2.0 and 1.9 in its leaders module. Both sources point to elite shot quality from the two forwards.
Odegaard and Olise shape the supporting numbers. Odegaard has two assists, while Olise leads France with three assists. Maignan’s clean sheet and Nyland’s goalkeeper data matter because one save may decide a match with this much attacking quality.
| Player | Team | Key Data |
|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | Norway | 4 goals, 7 shots on goal, 2.0 FOX xG |
| Martin Odegaard | Norway | 2 assists |
| Orjan Nyland | Norway | Goalkeeper data listed, 0 clean sheets |
| Kylian Mbappe | France | 4 goals, 7 shots on goal, 1.9 FOX xG |
| Michael Olise | France | 3 assists |
| Mike Maignan | France | 1 clean sheet |
Expected Goals Analysis
The xG comparison is tight. FOX lists Norway at 2.1 xG per match and France at 2.0. That gap is small enough that finishing, goalkeeper performance, and transition defense should matter more than the raw xG average alone.
FotMob’s player comparison also keeps the striker duel central. Haaland’s listed xG sits slightly ahead of Mbappe’s, while both have scored four times. The full-time update should separate open-play xG, shot locations, and big chances once the official data feed closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Norway vs France?
Norway vs France is scheduled for 26 June 2026 at 15:00 ET in Foxborough, which is 19:00 UTC.
What are the Norway vs France xG stats?
Before kickoff, FOX lists Norway at 2.1 xG per match and France at 2.0 xG per match.
Who has the better attacking stats?
Norway have the higher goals-per-match average, while France lead in shots, possession average, and chances created.
Which players lead the key stats?
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe both enter with four goals. Martin Odegaard has two assists, while Michael Olise has three.
Will the stats update after full time?
Yes. Full match stats, xG, shots, possession, player data, and event details should replace the pre-match averages after the official feed closes.
Norway vs France stats point to a high-quality Group I match with elite forwards on both sides.
Norway bring the better goals-per-match average, while France bring the cleaner defensive record and higher shot volume.
The full-time update should focus on whether Haaland or Mbappe turns the xG duel into the group-winning moment.
