Competition Norway vs France prediction as Group I winner is decided in Boston Features By Chris Nee published 26 June 2026 Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe square off as confirmed top two meet in the group stage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works . France have made a flying start (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Pinterest Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The group stage of World Cup 2026 has been blessed by goals by the truckload from some of the game's very best scorers but only one group has two of those top-class hitmen. Norway vs France is the first match at the tournament that pits one world-class and in-form striker against another. Lionel Messi has more goals but Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are among the very best modern football has to offer. Seeing them in action in the same game with eight goals between them is a treat this early – yes, it's still early – in the tournament. Norway vs France betting odds from BOYLE Sports Norway WIN - 4/1 Draw - 16/5 France WIN - 4/7 Norway vs France prediction It's a common mistake to write Norway off as a one-man team. They're not that, but Haaland is such a ludicrous talent that the overall difference between Norway's average and France's average can be bridged on his day. Didier Deschamps will have a plan for the Manchester City striker and France have the defenders to carry it out. It's less clear whether Stale Solbakken can say the same. You may like France vs Iraq prediction: Will Kylian Mbappe add to his World Cup goal tally? How to watch Norway vs Senegal for FREE How to watch Iraq vs Norway for FREE Norway have won two out of two (Image credit: Getty Images) Group I has largely stayed with the script. Norway and France both beat Iraq by three goals and had enough to overcome Senegal, who might have felt they could have taken more from their first two games but were desperately unlucky to be drawn against two high-scoring opponents. Last time these teams met, Haaland was 13 and Mbappe was 15. Olivier Giroud scored twice in a 4-0 friendly win for France at the Stade de France. It was Les Bleus' first win in five against Norway. Get FourFourTwo Newsletter The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. The prize for the winner this time around is first place in the group and a round of 32 tie at MetLife Stadium against a third-placed team. Finishing second will set up a game against Ivory Coast but a possible collision course with Brazil and co-hosts Mexico. There's no getting away from the headline duel. Haaland is at his first World Cup and has scored four goals in two games. Mbappe has already won it once and has the same tally in 2026. What to read next Norway vs Senegal prediction: Can Norway continue their fast World Cup start? Norway vs Iraq prediction, as ultimate 2026 World Cup dark horses look to dominate Group I How to watch France vs Iraq for FREE Score prediction: Norway 1-2 France Kylian Mbappe is chasing history (Image credit: Getty Images) Mbappe has the added incentive of being right behind Messi's newly minted record as the World Cup's all-time record goalscorer. The France captain has scored 16 goals, level with previous record holder Miroslav Klose, and has time on his side. Ultimately, he could be the difference against Norway just as he was against Senegal and Iraq. How to watch Norway vs France You can watch Norway vs France in Group I of World Cup 2026 for free. All the information you need is in our how to watch guide . The match will be broadcast live on ITV in the UK, Fox in the United States and SBS in Australia. What's your Norway vs France prediction? Let us know below... TOPICS Erling Haaland Kylian Mbappe France Norway World Cup World Cup 2026 Chris Nee Chris is a Warwickshire-based freelance football writer specialising in West Midlands football, the Premier League, the EFL and the J.League. He is the author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review . He supports Coventry Sphinx. View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout Read more Competition France vs Iraq prediction: Will Kylian Mbappe add to his World Cup goal tally?     Competition How to watch Norway vs Senegal for FREE     Competition How to watch Iraq vs Norway for FREE     Competition Norway vs Senegal prediction: Can Norway continue their fast World Cup start?     Competition Norway vs I