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Norway and France face off this Friday (26) in the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup group stage comes to an end for some of the tournament’s top teams. In Group I, Norway and France go head-to-head starting at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Gillette Stadium in the United States. The clash will decide the teams’ fate in the competition, with Mbappé and Haaland battling for the golden boot.

WHAT IS THE PREDICTION FOR NORWAY VS FRANCE?

The match between France and Norway is expected to be the most evenly matched in Group I, as they are the two teams that have shown the highest level so far.

Individually, there is also the battle for the golden boot between Haaland and Mbappé, since both have scored four goals in the first two rounds.

Amid all this, Esportivabet has offered 19.00 odds for a Mbappé goal. In other words, if France’s No. 10 scores, the return is 19 times higher.

In addition, Esportivabet is also offering 1.40 odds for a France win and 6.50 odds for a Norway win.

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WHICH FRANCE PLAYERS STAND OUT?

The French national team is coming off two straight World Cup finals. Mbappé is the main attacking reference, as the Real Madrid (ESP) star is in the race for the tournament’s golden boot. The player has four goals, one fewer than Messi, who leads the chart on his own.

WHICH NORWAY PLAYERS STAND OUT?

Striker Haaland is the big name for the Norwegian national team. That is because the Manchester City (ENG) star also has four goals and could overtake rival Mbappé. In addition to the center forward, the ‘Vikings’ also count on the quality of Odegaard and Sorloth.

WHAT ARE THE LINEUPS FOR NORWAY AND FRANCE?

NORWAY: Selvik; Ostigard, Bjorkan and Falchener; Berg, Aursnes, Kristian Thorstvedt, Aasgaard, Schjelderup and Bobb; Strand Larsen.

FRANCE: Maignan; Jules Kounde, Upamecano, Lacroix and Theo Hernandez; Koné, Tchouaméni; Dembélé, Olise, Doué and Mbappé.

WHERE TO WATCH NORWAY VS FRANCE?

The match will be broadcast by Globo and SBT (free-to-air channels), SporTV (pay TV), CazéTV (YouTube), and GeTV (Globoplay). Coluna do Fla, however, may provide the match result with a focus on each team’s star players.

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