Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat trick in France's victory, a feat that allowed him to join Cristiano Ronaldo in an impressive World Cup record.

With both France and Norway progressing to the knockout rounds, attention quickly shifted to who the two teams would face next, as well as where and when their Round of 32 matches would take place.

Fans expected to see the Arsenal captain combine with Erling Haaland from the opening whistle.

The decision has surprised many supporters ahead of one of the most anticipated fixtures of the group stage, especially with both national teams already through to the knockout rounds.

France won Group I Norway 4-1 with Ousmane Dembélé's hat trick as Erling Haaland was rested.

Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard benched! Check out the confirmed starting lineups and full benches for Norway vs France in the 2026 World Cup Group I finale.

The final result between France and Norway will decide who finishes top of the group and who faces a more difficult path in the knockout stage.

Why is Didier Deschamps not on the bench for France vs Norway today? Read the latest updates from the FFF on the manager's sudden World Cup departure.

Norway will square off against France in Matchday 3 of the FIFA World Cup group stage. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the action live in the United States.

Despite being in halftime, the game between France and Iraq will be suffering a delay until the game resumes.

France is heading to the 2026 World Cup clash against Iraq positioned as one of the best nations in the FIFA Ranking.

France have become one of the top contenders for the 2026 World Cup. To achieve this, head coach Didier Deschamps has carried out a generational overhaul compared to the 2022 squad, keeping stars such as Kylian Mbappé, but leaving out Randal Kolo Muani.

The absence of Aurelien Tchouameni and N'Golo Kante has surprised many supporters, especially with both midfielders playing key roles for France, leaving fans wondering why two experienced stars have been left out.

France and Iraq are clashing for Group I, with Kylian Mbappe included in the starting XI for Les Bleus.

France will clash against Iraq in Matchday 2 of the FIFA World Cup group stage. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the action live in the United States.