Norway 1-4 France Result: France Win, Score & Stats

Norway and France before their World Cup 2026 Group I match

FIFA ranking#31Norway

World Cup appearances3Norway

Recent form (last 5)DLWWDNorway

Recent form (last 5)WWWWDFrance

World Cup appearances16France

FIFA ranking#1France

June 26, 2026BostonGroup ILast updated: June 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

-Substitution
Before the second half begins Morten THORSBY (in) comes off the bench to replace Kristian THORSTVEDT (out) (Norway)
-Red-card
Before the second half begins Marcus HOLMGREN PEDERSEN (in) comes off the bench to replace Fredrik Andre BJORKAN (out) (Norway)
65'Substitution
Bradley BARCOLA (in) comes off the bench to replace Ousmane DEMBELE (out) (France)
65'Substitution
Rayan CHERKI (in) comes off the bench to replace Michael OLISE (out) (France)
66'Substitution
Sondre LANGAS (in) comes off the bench to replace Henrik FALCHENER (out) (Norway)
74'Yellow-card
Aurelien TCHOUAMENI (France) is booked by the referee.
76'Substitution
Ibrahima KONATE (in) comes off the bench to replace Dayot UPAMECANO (out) (France)

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Norway vs France Match Result

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Norway4-1-2-3

Full Time1 - 4FT

Winner: France

France4-2-3-1

Goals90'+4' Desire DOUE (France) scores!!

Latest Commentary

40'
Jules KOUNDE (France) commits a foul.
43'
Patrick BERG (Norway) takes a corner kick.
45'
The goalkeeper of Norway pulls off a save.

Venue: Boston Stadium, Boston
Date: June 26, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 26, 3:00 PM
Attendance: 64,146
Referee: Michael Oliver
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 26, 3:00 PM Boston

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

10Shots18

--Shots on Target--

4Corners5

8Fouls10

1Yellow Cards1

--Red Cards--

1Offsides2

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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Norway vs France Match Result

France beat Norway 1 - 4 in Group I. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 1 - 4
Winner: France
Goals: 90'+4' Desire DOUE (France) scores!!
Standings: 1. France 9 pts | 2. Norway 6 pts | 3. Senegal 3 pts | 4. Iraq 0 pts Full table
Group: Group I
Updated: 2026-06-28

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

NorwayLocal listingsOfficial guide

FranceLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Norway vs France Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
1'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
1'
AttemptNOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Norway pulls off a save.
4'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Manu KONE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
4'
AttemptNOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Norway pulls off a save.
5'
AttemptFRA
Corner
Michael OLISE (France) takes a corner kick.
5'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Desire DOUE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
6'
AttemptNOR
Foul
Andreas SCHJELDERUP (Norway) commits a foul.
7'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
7'
GoalFRA
Goal!
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) scores!!
8'
AttemptNOR
Foul
Kristian THORSTVEDT (Norway) commits a foul.
8'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Desire DOUE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
8'
AttemptNOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Norway pulls off a save.
9'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Theo HERNANDEZ (France) commits a foul.
10'
CardNOR
Yellow card
Patrick BERG (Norway) is booked by the referee.
11'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Kristian THORSTVEDT (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
12'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Maxence LACROIX (France) commits a foul.
13'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Michael OLISE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
13'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Aurelien TCHOUAMENI (France) commits a foul.
14'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Jorgen STRAND LARSEN (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
16'
AttemptFRA
Offside
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) is ruled offside.
17'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
17'
AttemptNOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Norway pulls off a save.
19'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Thelo AASGAARD (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
20'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
20'
GoalFRA
Goal!
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) scores!!
21'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Thelo AASGAARD (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
21'
GoalNOR
Goal!
Thelo AASGAARD (Norway) scores!!
22'
AttemptFRA
Corner
Michael OLISE (France) takes a corner kick.
23'
AttemptFRA
Corner
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) takes a corner kick.
23'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Michael OLISE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
23'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Desire DOUE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
24'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Theo HERNANDEZ (France) attempts an effort on goal.
28'
AttemptNOR
Foul
Kristian THORSTVEDT (Norway) commits a foul.
32'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
32'
GoalFRA
Goal!
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) scores!!
35'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Aurelien TCHOUAMENI (France) attempts an effort on goal.
36'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Dayot UPAMECANO (France) commits a foul.
40'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Jules KOUNDE (France) commits a foul.
43'
AttemptNOR
Corner
Patrick BERG (Norway) takes a corner kick.
45'
AttemptNOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Norway pulls off a save.
45'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Aurelien TCHOUAMENI (France) commits a foul.
45'+1'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Michael OLISE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+2'
AttemptNOR
Foul
Andreas SCHJELDERUP (Norway) commits a foul.
45'+6'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
SubstitutionNOR
Substitution
Before the second half begins Morten THORSBY (in) comes off the bench to replace Kristian THORSTVEDT (out) (Norway)
SubstitutionNOR
Substitution
Before the second half begins Marcus HOLMGREN PEDERSEN (in) comes off the bench to replace Fredrik Andre BJORKAN (out) (Norway)
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
48'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Theo HERNANDEZ (France) commits a foul.
50'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Jorgen STRAND LARSEN (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
50'
AttemptFRA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of France pulls off a save.
55'
AttemptNOR
Corner
Patrick BERG (Norway) takes a corner kick.
55'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Leo OSTIGARD (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
56'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
61'
AttemptNOR
Foul
Leo OSTIGARD (Norway) commits a foul.
61'
AttemptFRA
Offside
Maxence LACROIX (France) is ruled offside.
62'
AttemptNOR
Foul
Oscar BOBB (Norway) commits a foul.
63'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Maxence LACROIX (France) commits a foul.
63'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Oscar BOBB (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
63'
AttemptFRA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of France pulls off a save.
64'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
65'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Bradley BARCOLA (in) comes off the bench to replace Ousmane DEMBELE (out) (France)
65'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Rayan CHERKI (in) comes off the bench to replace Michael OLISE (out) (France)
66'
AttemptFRA
Corner
Rayan CHERKI (France) takes a corner kick.
66'
SubstitutionNOR
Substitution
Sondre LANGAS (in) comes off the bench to replace Henrik FALCHENER (out) (Norway)
67'
AttemptNOR
Foul
Morten THORSBY (Norway) commits a foul.
72'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Oscar BOBB (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
72'
AttemptFRA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of France pulls off a save.
73'
AttemptNOR
Corner
Patrick BERG (Norway) takes a corner kick.
74'
CardFRA
Yellow card
Aurelien TCHOUAMENI (France) is booked by the referee.
76'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Ibrahima KONATE (in) comes off the bench to replace Dayot UPAMECANO (out) (France)
79'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Patrick BERG (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
81'
AttemptFRA
Corner
Desire DOUE (France) takes a corner kick.
82'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Bradley BARCOLA (France) commits a foul.
83'
SubstitutionNOR
Substitution
Jens Petter HAUGE (in) comes off the bench to replace Andreas SCHJELDERUP (out) (Norway)
83'
SubstitutionNOR
Substitution
Antonio NUSA (in) comes off the bench to replace Oscar BOBB (out) (Norway)
84'
AttemptNOR
Corner
Patrick BERG (Norway) takes a corner kick.
86'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Malo GUSTO (in) comes off the bench to replace Jules KOUNDE (out) (France)
86'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Jean-Philippe MATETA (in) comes off the bench to replace Kylian MBAPPE (out) (France)
87'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Fredrik AURSNES (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
88'
AttemptNOR
Offside
Jorgen STRAND LARSEN (Norway) is ruled offside.
90'+1'
AttemptNOR
Foul
Fredrik AURSNES (Norway) commits a foul.
90'+2'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Theo HERNANDEZ (France) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+4'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Desire DOUE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+4'
GoalFRA
Goal!
Desire DOUE (France) scores!!
90'+5'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Rayan CHERKI (France) commits a foul.
90'+6'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
96'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Norway vs France Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Norway and France can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Norway vs France Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Norway4-2-3-1

13Egil Selvik

4Leo Ostigard

15Fredrik Andre Bjorkan

25Henrik Falchener

6Patrick Berg

14Fredrik Aursnes

18Kristian Thorstvedt

19Thelo Aasgaard

21Andreas Schjelderup

22Oscar Bobb

11Jorgen Strand Larsen

France4-2-3-1

16Mike Maignan

4Dayot Upamecano

5Jules Kounde

19Theo Hernandez

26Maxence Lacroix

6Manu Kone

8Aurelien Tchouameni

7Ousmane Dembele

10Kylian Mbappe

11Michael Olise

20Desire Doue

Norway Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Kristoffer Vassbakk AjerFWD7.8
Fredrik BjorkanMID7.6
Henrik FalchenerMID7.4

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Match Report

Norway and France meet in Group I. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

Norway will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. France need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

90'+4' Desire DOUE (France) scores!!

France Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Lucas DigneFWD7.8
Malo GustoMID7.6
Lucas HernandezMID7.4

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Norway Team Profile

Norway are in Group I.
Ståle Solbakken leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

France Team Profile

France are in Group I.
Didier Deschamps leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

Norway vs France Key Players To Watch

Norway carry major influence through Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer and Fredrik Bjorkan. France answer through Lucas Digne and Malo Gusto.

Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer

Defender - Norway

Important for Norway in transition moments.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Fredrik Bjorkan

Defender - Norway

Important for Norway in transition moments.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Lucas Digne

Defender - France

Important for France in the final third.

56: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Malo Gusto

Defender - France

Important for France in the final third.

9: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Norway vs France Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

Norway Win27%

Draw28%

France Win45%

Head-to-Head Record

Norway wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | France wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Norway Approach

Norway need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

France Approach

France can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

Group I Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	France	3	8	9
2	Norway	3	1	6
3	Senegal	3	2	3
4	Iraq	3	-11	0

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

Côte d'Ivoire vs NorwayJun 30, 2026 - 5:00 PM UTC

France vs SwedenJun 30, 2026 - 9:00 PM UTC

Norway vs France FAQ

Who won Norway vs France?

France won 1 - 4 against Norway.

When is Norway vs France at World Cup 2026?

Norway vs France is on June 26, 2026 at Boston Stadium in Boston. Kickoff is 19:00 UTC | 3:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Norway vs France live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Norway vs France lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Norway vs France in?

Norway and France are in Group I.

Where is Norway vs France being played?

The match is being played at Boston Stadium in Boston.

Where can I follow Norway vs France live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.