Norway striker Erling Haaland is rested as head coach Stale Solbakken makes 10 changes for his side’s Group I final with France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup – and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
When the World Cup draw in December pitted these teams against each other, neutrals hoped it would pit Haaland against French superstar Kylian Mbappe. Both strikers arrive at this Group I final in excellent form, having scored four goals each in the first two matches of the tournament to fire their respective countries into the knockout stages. However, it is only Mbappe who starts, as Solbakken chooses to rest his stars for the knockout stage.
Dark horses Norway have lived up to expectations in their first World Cup in 28 years. Haaland scored twice in Iraq’s 4-1 rout and then repeated the trick in a 3-2 win over Senegal that was more comfortable than the result suggested. Norway’s goal difference is marginally inferior to France’s, so they must beat the 2022 finalists to win the group or face the more difficult draw in the last 32.
Mbappe also scored twice in each of France’s first two games, a 3-1 win over Senegal and Monday’s 3-0 triumph over Iraq, which was delayed by two hours midway through the match for safety reasons due to bad weather. This minor inconvenience was put into perspective this week when boss Didier Deschamps’ mother died and the manager will miss this game as he is back in France to attend the funeral. Assistant coach Guy Stephan believes Les Bleus will secure top spot if they avoid defeat.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Norway vs France for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
Norway vs France: Team news
Norway XI: Selvik; Aursnes, Falchener, Ostigard, Bjorkan; Thorstvedt, Berg, Aasgaard; Bobb, Strand Larsen, Schjelderup.
France XI: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Lacroix, T Hernandez; Tchouameni, Wife; Dembele, Olise, Doue; Mbappe.
How to watch Norway vs France for free
Norway vs France is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Norway vs France in the US
American viewers can watch Norway vs France on Fox.
You can watch all World Cup matches on Fox and FS1 available on cord cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
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How to watch Norway vs France in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Norway vs France free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
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How to watch Norway vs France in Australia
Norway vs France will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Norway vs France in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Norway vs France.
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Norway vs France: Match information
When does Norway vs France start?
Norway vs France starts at 8pm BST / 3pm ET on Friday 26 June. It is at 05:00 AEST Saturday 27 June in Australia.
What are the squads for Norway vs France?
Norway
Goalkeepers: Orjan Nyland (Sevilla), Egil Selvik (Watford), Sander Tangvik (Hamburger SV).
Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Leo Ostigard (Genoa), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino), David Møller Wolfe (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Fredrik Andre Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt), Torbjorn Heggem (Bologna), Sondre Langas (Derby County), Henrik Falchener (Viking).
Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Sander Berge (Fulham), Patrick Berg (Bodo/Glimt), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Morten Thorsby (Cremonese), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig), Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt), Andreas Schjeldaerup (Aenasficaerup) (TheB).
Extenders: Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace).
France
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Konde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenaco (Bay).
Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
Extenders: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Philipe Inter Milan Palace, Marcus (Chillipe Inter Milan Palace).
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Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
France |
5 |
6 |
|
2 |
Norway |
4 |
6 |
|
3 |
Senegal |
-3 |
0 |
|
4 |
Iraq |
-6 |
0 |
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