{"id":14080,"date":"2026-06-23T13:46:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=14080"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:03:10","slug":"match-preview-norway-vs-france-06-26-26-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/world-cup\/match-preview-norway-vs-france-06-26-26-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Norway vs France: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Norway vs France kicks off Friday, June 26 at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 12:00 PM PT at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, with first place in Group I \u2014 and the easier path through the round of 32 \u2014 up for grabs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Norway vs France prediction starts from the only honest place: both teams are already through, both have a perfect two from two, and the maths now boils down to goal difference. France sit top with +5 after a 3-1 over Senegal and a 3-0 over Iraq. Norway are second on +4, having come from behind to beat Iraq 4-1 and edged Senegal 3-2 in a wild MD2. Whoever wins this lifts the group; a draw keeps the order as it stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

bet365<\/a> prices Les Bleus at -154 to win, with the Lions at +375 and the draw at +310. The market reads it as France’s game to lose, which makes the more interesting questions whether Norway can punish a rotated XI and whether Erling Haaland \u2014 still chasing his first goal of this World Cup \u2014 gets onto the scoresheet at the third time of asking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Market consensus:<\/strong> Kalshi traders price Norway at 19%<\/strong>, the draw at 22%<\/strong>, and France at 60%<\/strong>. Full breakdown below<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norway vs France: Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The angle is straightforward: France’s quality wins the moneyline, but Norway’s threat keeps both teams interested and the line moving above 2.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
France to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n-154 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(60.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFrance have won six and drawn one of their last seven competitive matches, shipping just two goals in the tournament so far against Senegal and Iraq. The squad depth \u2014 Demb\u00e9l\u00e9, Olise, Cherki and Dou\u00e9 all in form \u2014 is the gap.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Erling Haaland<\/span> to Score Anytime<\/strong><\/td>\n+140 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(41.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nHaaland is one of the favourites in the World Cup top-goalscorer market<\/a> and still chasing his first goal of the tournament. He had four shots against Senegal and 11 in qualifying \u2014 the volume is there.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n-150 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nEvery Norway match at this World Cup has gone over (4-1, 3-2). France have scored three in each. Across the two sides’ five tournament outings combined, 17 goals \u2014 the line is honest.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2014 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n-143 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(58.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNorway have scored in every World Cup game they’ve played and conceded in both. France conceded against Senegal in MD1. Two attacks built around Haaland and Mbapp\u00e9 rarely produce 0-0s.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score: 2-1 France<\/strong><\/td>\n+1600 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(5.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe straight scoreline that fits a France win + Over 2.5 + BTTS. A speculative add to a parlay, not a standalone.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our approach: anchor with Over 2.5 \u2014 the strongest of the five \u2014 and pair it with France to win. Haaland anytime is the natural top-up for a three-leg parlay; the 2-1 sits as the lottery ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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