France take on Norway in a pivotal Group C encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides eyeing a spot in the knockout stages. The match is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at 9 p.m. local time (3 p.m. ET) at the iconic Stade de France in Paris.
How to Watch France vs Norway
Fans around the globe can tune in via official broadcasters. In the United States, the game will air on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and stream on FuboTV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. In the United Kingdom, ITV and BBC will share coverage, with the match live on ITV1 and streamed on ITVX. Australian viewers can watch on Optus Sport. For local French audiences, TF1 and M6 will broadcast the match, with streaming available on MyTF1 and 6play.
Team News and Form
France, led by coach Didier Deschamps, come into the match after a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann. Norway, managed by Ståle Solbakken, drew 1-1 with Switzerland, with Erling Haaland scoring his first World Cup goal. France sit top of Group C with three points, while Norway have one point. A win for France would secure their place in the round of 16, while Norway need at least a draw to stay in contention.
Key Players to Watch
For France, Mbappé remains the talisman, with his pace and finishing ability. Midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has been instrumental in controlling the tempo. Norway rely heavily on Haaland, but midfielder Martin Ødegaard's creativity will be crucial. Norway's defensive solidity, marshaled by Stefan Strandberg, will be tested by France's attack.
According to Opta, France have won three of their last five meetings with Norway, with the most recent being a 2-1 friendly win in 2022. The match is expected to be closely contested, with bookmakers favoring France at 1.50 odds, while Norway are at 6.00 and a draw at 4.33.
What's at Stake
Group C is finely balanced, with Switzerland also on one point. A victory for France would put them on six points, likely topping the group. For Norway, a win would leapfrog them to four points and put them in a strong position to advance. A draw would leave Norway needing a result against Saudi Arabia in the final group game.
“We know the quality France have, but we believe in ourselves. We have a strong team and we're here to compete,” said Norway coach Ståle Solbakken in the pre-match press conference. France's Deschamps added, “Norway are a dangerous side with world-class players. We must be at our best to win.”
