France face Norway at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Friday 26 June 2026 in the final Group I match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Les Bleus and Norway both carry serious attacking threats, making this one of the standout matchday three fixtures.
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the men’s world championship, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. It is the first World Cup with 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams progress to a new round of 32, followed by the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final at MetLife Stadium.
When is France vs Norway?
The match kicks off on Friday 26 June 2026 at 4:00pm ET (9:00pm BST). Senegal vs Iraq is played simultaneously at BMO Field in Toronto, as matchday three group fixtures run in parallel.
Where is France vs Norway?
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts hosts the fixture. The 65,000-capacity home of the NFL’s New England Patriots and MLS side New England Revolution is one of the main venues in the northeastern United States for the tournament.
Key Contenders
France arrive among the favourites after back-to-back World Cup final appearances in 2018 and 2022. Didier Deschamps’ squad is built around captain Kylian Mbappe, with Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga in midfield and Jules Kounde and William Saliba in defence. Les Bleus have strength in every department and will aim for top spot in Group I.
Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998, ending a long absence. The squad centres on Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger’s Bundesliga rival Leo Ostigard. Norway’s attack is as potent as any in the tournament, and a draw here could be enough to reach the knockouts.
How to Watch
In the UK, BBC and ITV share live coverage. In the US, Fox broadcasts in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with streaming on Tubi and Peacock. French audiences can watch on TF1 and beIN Sports. Norwegian viewers can watch on NRK and TV2.
History and Records
France and Norway last met competitively at the 1998 World Cup group stage in France, when Norway secured a famous 2-1 win to knock out reigning champions Brazil from their group, while France finished top of their own. France won the 1998, 2018 and reached the 2022 final. Norway have appeared at just three previous World Cups, never progressing beyond the round of 16.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets are sold through FIFA.com. Gillette Stadium group-stage tickets started from around USD 100 for category three, with higher-priced options for category one and hospitality. Resale is handled via FIFA’s official platform only.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does France vs Norway start?
Friday 26 June 2026 at 4:00pm ET (9:00pm BST).
Where is France vs Norway being held?
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.
How can I watch France vs Norway?
BBC or ITV in the UK, Fox or Telemundo in the US, TF1 in France, NRK in Norway.
Who won the last France vs Norway World Cup meeting?
Norway beat France 2-1 at the 1998 World Cup group stage.