Norway vs France — Predicted Lineups & Prediction
Norway 1 - 4 France at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group I · Matchday 3). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (3-5-2 vs 4-3-3), key players including Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland and Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
Norway vs France Confirmed Starting XI
Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.
Norway vs France Prediction
France edge in as slight favourites against Norway, but the margins are fine. France's biggest threat runs through Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé, while Norway will pin their hopes on Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland. Points here could prove decisive in Group I · Matchday 3. The match is staged at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
Tactical matchup
Norway line up in a 4-4-2, France in a 4-3-3. France should control the ball and probe for openings, while Norway are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland on the counter. Whether Aurélien Tchouaméni and Michael Olise can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. Set pieces and the opening goal often tilt tight group games like this.
Key players to watch
- Norway: Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, Patrick Berg — 4-4-2 formation
- France: Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola — 4-3-3 formation
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