2026 World Cup: Norway vs. France, Probable Lineups

Norway and France face off at 9 p.m. on Friday (Italian time) in a match for Matchday 3 of Group I of the 2026 World Cup in North America. At Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, the two teams—both already qualified for the round of 16—will go head-to-head as the Scandinavians and Les Bleus battle for first place in the group. Haaland and his teammates crushed Iraq 4-1 in their first match, then followed that up with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in their second; the World Cup runners-up scored three goals against both Senegal and Iraq. France holds the edge in goal difference: a draw would be enough for the French team to secure first place.

Solbakken is relying on star striker Haaland up front, flanked by Nusa and Sorloth. In midfield, Odegaard, Berge, and Aursnes will run the show. The fullbacks will be Pedersen and Moller Wolfe.

Mbappé is France’s center forward; behind him will be Olise, Dembélé, and Doué. In the midfield, Koné will partner with Tchouaméni, with Gusto and Theo Hernandez on the wings. The French team will be led from the bench by Guy Stephan, who is standing in for Didier Deschamps, who has temporarily returned to France due to a family bereavement.

Norway vs. France: Probable Lineups
NORWAY (4-3-3): Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Ostigard, Møller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Aursnes; Nusa, Haaland, Sorloth. Head Coach: Solbakken.
FRANCE (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Gusto, Upamecano, Lacroix, Theo Hernandez; Tchouaméni, Koné; Olise, Dembélé, Doué; Mbappé. Head Coach: Stephan