Is Norway vs France on TV? Channel, time and how to watch World Cup clash | OneFootball

Norway and France battle for top spot in Group I as they meet in the final round of World Cup fixtures before the knockout phase.

Both nations are assured of a top-two finish in the group having won each of their first two games in North America, and will now look to avoid a more arduous route by topping the table.

The winner of the group will take on a third-placed finisher in New Jersey, while the team that progresses in second spot faces a trip to Texas to take on Ivory Coast/Ecuador.

With Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in free-scoring form, it could be a thrilling battle to settle group – but will either Stale Solbakken or Didier Deschamps dare rest anyone with the knockouts in mind?

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Norway vs France?

Norway vs France is due to kick of at 8pm BST on Friday 26 June at Boston Stadium in Foxborough. It will kick off simultaneously with the encounter between Senegal and Iraq, both yet to win at this tournament.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1, with coverage from 7pm BST. A live stream will be available via ITVX.

What are the permutations in Group I?

France will top the group if they avoid defeat here given they have a superior goal difference to Norway, with a draw obviously leaving them even on head-to-head record. Norway must win to top the group.

A draw would eliminate both of Senegal and Iraq, with one point not enough to progress as a third-place finisher. A win could be enough for either, although a goal difference boost may be required for Iraq particularly.

Julian Ryerson was taken off just 13 minutes into Norway’s encounter with Senegal and looks likely to be replaced by Marcus Pedersen from the start.

Didier Deschamps has a decision to make between PSG teammates Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue having started the pair in one game each so far. Lucas Digne began at left-back against Iraq and may retain his place, but Aurelien Tchouameni could return to the starting midfield.

Norway XI: Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Lysaker Heggem, Wolfe; Berge, Aursnes, Odegaard; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa