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Norway vs France LIVE Updates: Minute-by-minute coverage of the 2026 World Cup Group I game

Mauro Tognacca
This match decides the group winner
© Stuart Franklin/Getty Images Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesThis match decides the group winner

With most groups already decided in the first round of the 2026 World Cup, Group I is set for a great match as Norway and France meet to decide who finishes first.

For Norway, the return to this competition has been perfect, as they have won both of their matches. The high expectations around Erling Haaland have been met, with the striker scoring four goals. Unfortunately for his fans, they won’t be seeing him nor Martin Ødegaard, as both are on the bench to get some rest.

France have also been very strong, with two victories that have already taken them into the next round. Their main star has been just as impressive, with Kylian Mbappé also reaching four goals.

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The referees

The referees for this match are Michael Oliver (main referee, England), Stuart Burt (assistant referee 1, England), James Mainwaring (assistant referee 2, England), Ma Ning (fourth official, China), Zhou Fei (reserve assistant referee, China), Jarred Gillett (video assistant referee, Australia) and David Coote (assistant video assistant referee, England).

Their group

These teams are in Group I with Senegal and Iraq. France are first with 6 points and a +5 goal difference, while Norway are second with 6 points and a +4 goal difference. Senegal are third with 0 points and a -3 goal difference, while Iraq are last with 0 points and a -6 goal difference.

France's list

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Norway's list

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Confirmed lineups

Norway: Selvik, Ostigard, Bjorkan, Falchener, Berg, Aursnes, Thorstvedt, Aasgaard, Schjelderup, Bobb, Stran Larsen.
France: Maignan, Kounde, Lacroix, Upamecano, Hernandez, Tchouameni, Kone; Dembele, Olise, Doue, Mbappe.

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The stadium

The venue for this match is Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States. It has a capacity of 65,878.

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