France vs Norway World Cup 2026 LIVE Score: Kylian Mbappe looks to climb up Golden Boot ranks as match begins vs Norway

France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: So, it is time for the National Anthems. Immediately after this we get the action going.

France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: Norway’s equation is clear: beat France and they top Group I, moving into a Round of 32 tie against a third-placed team from groups C/D/F/G/H. A draw or defeat keeps them second and sets up Ivory Coast in the knockouts with Brazil or Japan potentially waiting in the Round of 16.

France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: France’s route changes sharply depending on this result. A win or draw against Norway sends them through as Group I winners and into a Round of 32 tie against a third-placed team from Groups C/D/F/G/H, with Germany a possible round of 16 opponent. A defeat drops France to second, setting up Ivory Coast first and potentially Brazil next.

France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: The expected Kylian Mbappe vs Erling Haaland showdown will not happen, at least at the start, with Erling Haaland left out as Norway manage their squad before the knockouts. It changes the tone of the Group I decider, but not the stakes: France still chase top spot, while Norway need a win to finish above them.

France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: Erling Haaland has been rested, as Norway have made 10 changes to their XI.

France XI – Mike Maignan; Jule Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, Maxence Lacroix, Theo Hernandez; Manu Kone, Aurelien Tchouameni; Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe, Desire Doue, Ousman Dembele

Norway XI – Egil Selvik; Leo Ostigard, Fredrik Bjorkan, Henric Falchener, Patrick Berg; Kristian Thorstvedt, Thelo Aasgaard, Andreas Schjelderup, Oscar Bobb, Fredrik Aursnes; Jorgan Strand Larsen

France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland enter France vs Norway level in the FIFA Wolrd Cup 2026 scoring chart, with four goals each from first two group matches. Mbappe has powered France’s perfect start, while Haaland has dragged Norway into the knockouts with ruthless finishing.

France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: France and Norway are level on six points after winning both their first two matches, but France sit above Norway on goal difference. Didier Deschamps’ side have scored six and conceded once, while Norway have seven goals but three conceded. That means France need only a draw to finish top, while Norway must win.

France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: France vs Norway comes with with a headline battle of its own: Kylian Mbappe against Erling Haaland. One is already a World Cup giant, the other is chasing his first defnining tournament moment. With Group I top spot on the line, this is more than a superstar duel.