Norway vs France Predictions - France to edge Norway in Group I showdown

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France have won 7 of their last 8 games; Norway have advanced past group stage for the first time since 1998.
Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each have 4 goals in this World Cup.
France are predicted to beat Norway with both teams scoring (BTTS) in a close match.

France have often won their matches in recent outings (Getty Images)

Norway have reached the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998. France also have qualified for the round of 32 after back-to-back victories. France are predicted to win with BTTS.

France have won 7 of their last 8 fixtures.
France have scored 13 goals in 5 matches.
France have conceded 5 goals in 5 games.
Norway have won 5 of their last 8 fixtures.
Norway have scored 11 goals in 5 games.
Norway have conceded 5 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

France have the advantage over Norway, with eight victories to four, including four draws in 16 meetings.

Norway Form

Norway advanced to the round of 32 when they came out top in their match against Senegal in their FIFA World Cup Group I on Tuesday, winning 3-2.

The Vikings had 43% possession and 12 shots in the game, with six attempts on target.

Norway had an excellent start to their group stage campaign, thumping Iraq by four goals to one.

Røde, Hvite, Blå have won three of their last five fixtures, with two draws. They scored 11 goals and conceded five.

Norway will be pleased to have reached the next phase of the World Cup after winning their previous fixture, and will now focus on beating France in their final match to win Group I; however, their opponents have won seven of their last eight matches.

France Form

France booked their place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they cruised to an easy victory over Iraq on Monday, winning 3-0.

Les Bleus had 56% possession and 19 shots in the match, with five attempts on target.

Before that, France kicked off their World Cup Group I campaign with a solid 3-1 victory over Senegal.

Les Bleus have won four of their last five fixtures, with one defeat. They scored 13 goals and conceded five.

France are through to the round of 32 after their latest victory and will aim to finish as leaders of Group I when they take on Norway, as their opponents have won five of their last eight matches.

Team News

Norway

Erling Haaland scored a brace against Senegal, taking his tally to four goals in this edition of the World Cup.

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen was also on the scoresheet.

Defender Julian Ryerson came off early in the match against Senegal with a thigh injury and is a doubtful starter against France.

Leo Skiri Østigård has been on target with a goal in the tournament so far.

Goalkeepers: Ørjan Håskjold Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik

Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, David Møller Wolfe, Fredrik Bjørkan, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, Leo Skiri Østigård, Sondre Langås, Henrik Falchener

Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Kristian Thorstvedt, Morten Thorsby, Thelo Aasgaard

Forwards: Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Antonio Nusa, Oscar Bobb, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge

France

Kylian Mbappé scored twice against Iraq, registering his fourth goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ousmane Dembélé was also on the scoresheet, securing his first goal at the global showpiece.

Bradley Barcola has netted one goal so far.

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice Samba

Defenders: Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano

Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery

Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram

Verdict

Norway v France

France have consistently won more fixtures than Norway lately and are tipped to produce a BTTS victory in their final FIFA World Cup Group I match, with a 3-2 score at the final whistle.