Friday’s WC fixture list features Norway versus France.
For all of our match predictions, pre-game poll and statistics for Norway v France, scroll down - as well as up-to-date odds.
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Norway
WLDWDW
Norway will want to continue from where they left off last time out with a 1-4 WC success against Iraq.
In that game, Norway had 61% possession and 12 attempts at goal with 5 of them on target. For Norway, the goals were scored by Erling Haaland (29', 43') and Leo Østigård (76'). For their opponents, Iraq got 11 attempts on goal with 1 of them on target. Aymen Hussein (39', 96' Own goal) scored for Iraq.
It has been all too rare in recent times that Norway haven’t conceded. The facts show that Norway have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 games, letting in 6 goals during that time.
France
WWWLWW
France will come into the encounter after a 3-1 WC win as they beat Senegal in their previous outing.
In that match, France had 54% possession and 11 attempts at goal with 8 on target. For France, goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé (66', 96') and Bradley Barcola (82'). At the other end, Senegal got 6 shots at goal with 2 on target. Ibrahim Mbaye (95') was the scorer for Senegal.
France have been a threat going forward in their most recent fixtures, having scored 15 times in their last 6 matches. This doesn’t mask the fact that France can also improve defensively after being scored against in 6 of those same outings. We will just have to find out if that trend can be continued on here.
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Prediction
We envisage that Norway must be fancied to score a goal against this France outfit, but one goal may not be enough to prevent defeat.
We therefore reckon that it will be a 1-2 win for France after 90 minutes. Should be a good one.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Looking at what the bookmakers’ view is of this game in the win-draw-win market, a victory for Norway can be had for 4.2, betting on the game finishing all-square is 3.7 and taking a punt on a win for France comes in at 1.8. These are the best prices that can be secured at present.
Lucas Pereira,
03:01 22/06/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Norway
Formed: 1902
Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion (27,182)
Captain: Martin Ødegaard
Chairman: Lise Klaveness
Manager: Ståle Solbakken