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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is heading to Boston as we bring you a prediction and pick for this upcoming Group I tilt. Norway will face the France national team to conclude group play to progress through their World Cup campaign at Gillette Stadium. Check our World Cup odds series for the Norway-France prediction and pick.
Norway and France have yet to face each other in their current forms, last playing each other twice in the early 2010s. The first encounter ended in a 2-1 victory for the Norwegians in August 2010 while the most recent duel resulted in a 4-0 rout in favor of the French back in May 2014.
Norway will head into Boston looking to make a statement as underdogs. They have shined in the group stage as a team to watch out for in the knockouts but will have a tough test on the way against one of the World Cup title favorites in France.
2026 World Cup odds courtesy of DraftKings
Norway vs. France 2026 World Cup Odds
Norway: +400
France: -165
Draw: +350
Over 2.5: -155
Under 2.5: +125
Keys to Norway vs. France Matchup
Norway has the determination to keep making noise in their first FIFA World Cup since 1998, already securing a spot in the Round of 32. They dominated Iraq 4-1 and took down Senegal 3-2 to finish inside the top two of Group I. They already have seven goals and counting, seeing Erling Haaland score four of them as he builds his case for an astounding World Cup campaign.
Having appeared in back-to-back title matches in 2018 and 2022, France has showed off undeniable class en route to their convincing wins over Senegal (3-1) and Iraq (3-0). Kylian Mbappe continues to be a monster at the striker spot, netting four goals and counting as he seeks to be in the mix of the Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards. Securing a top two finish, France looks to clinch first place for a favorable spot in the knockout stage bracket.
Haaland is undisputable heart of this exciting Norwegian side that flourishes on offense. Alexander Sørloth has done well teaming up with him in the attack while providing quality pressing in the front three. Directly behind them, Martin Ødegaard is pulling the strings as a central playmaker in the midfield. In the engine room, Sander Berge provides the tireless defensive shield, while the defensive pairing of Torbjorn Heggem and Kristoffer Ajer coordinates the backline to assist veteran goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland against opposing offenses. National team manager Ståle Solbakken puts out an aggressive, high-pressing 4-3-3 setup that allows Norway to disrupt the opposition’s momentum and control matches through physical and technical dominance.
Mbappe will be happy to see his co-star Ousmane Dembele finally notch his first World Cup goal against Iraq. It marked the first World Cup goal of the star’s career, giving him solid momentum as France nears the end of the group stage. Meanwhile, Desire Doué, Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise and Rayan Cherki will look to help out the star duo with aggressive playmaking in a fearsome-looking attack. Olise claimed a pair of assists in the win over Iraq, and his chemistry with Mbappe could take this French side all the way. However, the squad will be missing manager Didier Deschamps for this match, who is absent due to personal reasons involving his mother. As a result, their quality of play might differ without their lead organizer.
Norway vs. France Prediction and Pick
This game will be one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament, featuring two of the best strikers in the world with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe leading their respective squads. Both will be active on the attack as they seek to continue racking up World Cup goals for their impressive individual resume.
As for the team aspect, Norway’s defense will be put to the test as France’s attack will find ways to put the back line on their heels. The Norwegians are well aware of their ability to get on the attack, especially on counters, which they must put forth their best effort to date.
France hasn’t had much difficulty in the first two matches, handling Senegal and Iraq in convincing fashion. However, the back four will need to figure out how to keep Erling Haaland in check while making sure he doesn’t open up chances for his teammates to score goals in his place. This match will go down to the wire, but it might end a 2-2 draw that will provide satisfaction for fans at the end of the day.
Final Norway vs. France 2026 World Cup Prediction & Pick: Draw (+350); Over 2.5 (-155)
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