Norway vs France Kickoff Time, Date, Venue, Lineups, Live Stream Channels

ByPandy Jee June 26, 2026 8:33 AMJuly 26, 2026 8:29 AM

GROUP I  ·  MATCH 61  ·  MATCH GUIDE

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NORWAY

FIFA #31

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Norway vs France is Group I Match 61 at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture is scheduled for 26 June 2026, with kickoff at 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT / 19:00 UTC / 20:00 BST / 21:00 CEST / 00:00 PKT on 27 June. FIFA lists Norway vs France as Group I Match 61 at Boston Stadium on 26 June 2026.

This hub covers kickoff time, date, venue, projected lineups, live stream channels, prediction, H2H, and key stats. France and Norway have both reached the Round of 32, so the match decides the Group I winner. France only need a draw because they lead Norway on goal difference after two wins. Official starting lineups remain yet to be confirmed.

Norway vs France Match Date and Kickoff Time

Norway vs France takes place on 26 June 2026. Boston local kickoff is 15:00 ET, which is 12:00 PT, 19:00 UTC, 20:00 BST, 21:00 CEST, and 00:00 PKT on 27 June.

The timing gives Group I a direct first-place match in the final round of group fixtures. France can top the group with a draw because they hold the goal-difference edge. Norway must win to jump above France. The live-score route will carry official status, goals, cards, substitutions, and match events once FIFA opens the feed.

Venue: Boston Stadium, Boston

Boston Stadium stages Norway vs France in Foxborough, Massachusetts. FIFA uses the tournament venue name Boston Stadium, while public listings also identify the venue as Gillette Stadium. The local 15:00 start gives both teams a high-value Group I stage.

Senegal and Iraq complete Group I, with their final match shaping the third-place race. The Foxborough setting also matters for fan planning and team tempo. Supporters should confirm tickets, parking, public transport, gate timing, and stadium rules through official event channels before travelling.

Predicted Lineups

The Norway vs France lineups remain projected until official team sheets arrive. Norway are expected in a 4-3-3, with Berg, Berge, Odegaard, Bobb, Nusa, and Haaland shaping the main plan. France are projected in a 4-3-3, with Tchouameni, Camavinga, Dembele, Mbappe, and Barcola carrying the core threat.

These lineups should be treated as matchday projections, not confirmed selections. Norway need to check Julian Ryerson after he came off against Senegal. France may rotate because Guy Stephan is managing the match while Didier Deschamps is away from camp for family reasons.

Norway vs France Live Stream Channels

The Norway vs France live stream channels section focuses on official rights routes. US viewers should check FOX One and FOX Sports. Norway viewers should recheck NRK and TV 2 allocation, while France viewers should recheck M6 and beIN Sports close to kickoff.

Viewers should recheck broadcaster schedules close to kickoff. Country rows reflect current public rights-holder information where available. If a row says match-specific allocation is yet to be confirmed, the exact channel remains pending until the broadcaster posts its schedule.

Norway Preview

Norway enter ranked No. 31 in the 11 June FIFA men’s ranking and carry a last-five form line of W-W-D-W-D. They beat Iraq 4-1 and Senegal 3-2, so Stale Solbakken’s side arrive with scoring rhythm. Norway need a more stable defensive game because France can turn one loose pass into a goal.

Solbakken can build the plan around Odegaard, Haaland, Nusa, Bobb, Berge, and Berg. Norway’s best route is early service into Haaland followed by quick support from wide runners. The main defensive task is stopping Mbappe from receiving with space to face goal.

Norway Current Form and Key Players

Erling Haaland is Norway’s key route because his penalty-box finishing, counter runs, and aerial pressure can break a high-level defence. Odegaard gives Norway control between midfield and attack, while Nusa can stretch the left side. Norway need Haaland service, Odegaard control, and cleaner defensive spacing because France only need a draw to win the group.

France Preview

France enter ranked No. 3 in the 11 June FIFA men’s ranking and carry a last-five form line of W-W-W-L-W. They beat Senegal and Iraq in the first two Group I matches, so this fixture can protect first place. France need focus because rotation should not loosen the midfield screen.

Guy Stephan can build attacks through Tchouameni, Camavinga, Dembele, Mbappe, Barcola, and the full-backs. France’s best route is controlled possession followed by direct speed into the channels. The main defensive task is preventing Haaland from attacking crosses and second balls.

France Current Form and Key Players

Kylian Mbappe gives France their main left-channel speed, finishing range, and knockout-level timing route. Dembele can stretch the right side, while Tchouameni protects the centre. France need controlled rotation, midfield protection, and direct service into Mbappe because Norway can punish loose restarts.

Match Prediction

The Norway vs France prediction is France 2-1 Norway. The probability split is 21 percent Norway, 22 percent draw, and 57 percent France. The confidence level is 57 percent because both teams have already qualified, yet first place still changes the knockout path.

FIFA’s 11 June ranking lists France 3rd and Norway 31st. France lead Group I with six points and a plus-five goal difference after two matches. Norway have also qualified, but they need a win to overtake France at the top of Group I. Norway can beat the pick if Odegaard gets Haaland clean early service. France deserve the edge because their midfield control, defensive record, and goal-difference cushion give them more ways to manage the match.

Head to Head Record

Norway and France have no verified men’s World Cup meeting before the 2026 fixture.

The Norway vs France head to head record gives France the historic edge, with seven wins, four draws, and four Norway wins across listed senior meetings. Their last listed meeting was France’s 4-0 friendly win in 2014. Current group form, Haaland, Mbappe, and the first-place race matter more than the old friendly record.

Key Stats Comparison

The stats snapshot gives France the ranking and goal-difference edge, while Norway carry the stronger open-play scoring surge. Live-event numbers such as cards, substitutions, final xG, and shots on target remain yet to be confirmed before kickoff. The first goal should shape the match because France only need a draw.

Group I includes France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq. The World Cup 2026 standings will become clearer after Norway vs France and Senegal vs Iraq finish. Readers following the same group can also use the Norway vs France live score and the Norway vs France preview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Norway vs France gives Group I a first-place match between two qualified teams. Norway need a win to take the group, while France can finish top with a draw because of goal difference. Official lineups and some country-specific channel allocations remain yet to be confirmed, so the hub should be checked again before kickoff.