Norway vs France Game Analysis: We’re All Vikings
The top two teams of Group I will face each other for their final group fixture. Norway and France will meet on June 26 at 3 pm EST at Boston Stadium.
The Group I standings so far:
| Team | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
| France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Norway | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Senegal | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 0 |
| Iraq | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
Both teams have secured an invitation to the Round of 32, but depending on the outcome of this next game, they will either have a potentially softer route as the top team in the group or face a tougher path as the loser.
Expect a competitive but controlled match that will be entertaining for the fans, who may all become Vikings by the end as they row in unison with the Norwegian team.
Norway Recent Scores: Rare Appearance
Norway has appeared in the FIFA World Cup three times previously.
- 1938: Made it to the Round of 16
- 1994: Group stage
- 1998: Made it to the Round of 16
Their group fixtures in this year’s World Cup:
June 16: Iraq 1 – 4 Norway
June 22: Norway 3 – 2 Senegal
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France Recent Scores: One of the Few
France has been in 16 FIFA World Cups, starting with the first one in 1930. They are one of only eight countries to have won the title. Their first title was in 1998, when they defeated Brazil 3-0. Their second title came in 2018, when they defeated Croatia 4-2 in the final.
This tournament’s wins for France so far:
June 16: France 3 – 1 Senegal
June 22: France 3 – 0 Iraq
Norway vs France History: Renewing Rivalry
These teams have faced each other 15 times, but not since 2014. Their first competition against each other was on June 11, 1922, when Norway won 7-0, their biggest goal differential. Their next-biggest was in their most recent meeting on May 27, 2014. This time, France won, 4-0.
Their head-to-head all-time record:
- France wins: 7
- Draws: 4
- Norway wins: 4
- France goals: 22
- Norway goals: 15
Norway vs France Prediction: Overwhelming Talent
Judging by their first two games against the same teams, France and Norway look like they’re at the same level. However, France has more depth and talent with players like Mbappé, Olise, Tchouaméni and Saliba. They are currently ranked #2, while Norway is down at #22, having been moved up 9 positions.
France is missing their head coach, Didier Deschamps, due to a family issue, but that shouldn’t hamper their efforts. Expect France to have more possession and create better chances.
Norway may succeed at keeping France off the scoreboard for much of the game, but Mbappé has scored four goals in two games and is always a threat, although Haaland has done the same for Norway.
France’s defense may be the deciding factor in this game, as they have only conceded one goal, while Norway has allowed three in the first two games.
Our Norway vs France prediction is a decisive 3-1 win for France, but it should give Norway the confidence and experience to be prepared for the next round of the tournament.
