Norway vs. France Picks and Predictions: June 26, 2026
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Fri Jun 26, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
FIFA World Cup
Spread
Total
Moneyline
+1.0
-125
2
+128o
+390
Spread
Total
Moneyline
-1.0
115
3
+110u
-160
Group I will be decided at Gillette Stadium on Friday as Norway and France meet at the home of the New England Patriots. After both teams found wins in both of their opening matches, it all comes down to this contest. Norway and France are tied at the top of the group with six points, but the French have the slight advantage on goal differential, therefore they are in the driver's seat. Can Erling Haaland lead the Norwegians to an upset victory? Keep reading to find out with our best bets below!
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Norway vs. France FIFA World Cup Betting Insights
Alexander Sørloth and Norway battle France for the top spot in Group I on Friday afternoon
This match absolutely screams goals. You have two of the best attackers in the world, who both already have four goals through two matches. Both will certainly be looking to make a statement for their team in this contest that decides the group winner. First place in this group will face off against a third place team, while the second place team will draw the Ivory Coast.
As Haaland already said in an interview this week, France probably beats them in this match. But do we expect the Norwegians to at least compete and make it a game? Will we see plenty of fireworks from him and Mbappe?
Matchup Information – Norway vs. France – June 26
- Venue & Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA)
- Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Kick Off: 2:00 p.m. Eastern
- Broadcast: FOX/Peacock
Norway vs. France Betting Odds
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Moneyline
- Norway +410
- Draw +370
- France -181
Spread
- Norway +1 (-110)
- France -1 (-110)
Total
- Over 3 (-112)
- Under 3 (-108)
Norway vs. France FIFA World Cup Picks
William Saliba has had plenty of practice marking Erling Haaland and has found ways to slow him down
Best Bet: France -1 (-110) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
Taking France on this asian spread with some push potential is the best play in my eyes. But I will say, I heavily debated France ML and the over 1.5 at -122, or even the over 2.5 in that parlay at +118. However, the French only need a draw to top this group, as they lead on goal differential by one over Norway.
Haaland is going to do his thing, and Mbappe his, but ultimately this French team is too dang good. They are absolutely loaded, in the attack and the midfield, and they are arguably the deepest team in the tournament. Most of their second stringers would be starting elsewhere, including on this Norway team.
Plus, William Saliba patrols the back line for the French, and he's spent all season marking Haaland in the EPL. He knows how to take him out of his comfort zone, forcing other Norway players to step up. I like France to win and both teams to score, but for the push potential, I'll take France to cover this spread and top this group.
Prediction: France Wins 3-1 (+1000)
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