World Cup 2026: France Dominates Norway with a 4-1 Victory

France vs. Norway at the 2026 World Cup

According to Главком: On June 26, 2026, the French national team secured a commanding 4-1 win over Norway in the third round of the group stage at the 2026 World Cup. Held at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, USA, the match saw France take control early, leading 3-1 by halftime.

Norway had entered the tournament with strong performances, kicking off their campaign with an impressive 4-1 win over Iraq, where Haaland scored twice, and goals came from Østigård and an own goal by Hussein. In their second group match, the Norwegians defeated Senegal 3-2, with Haaland again netting two goals and Pedersen adding another.

Both Teams Showcase Strong Form

Under coach Didier Deschamps, France also displayed formidable play in earlier matches. In the first round, they beat Senegal 3-1, thanks to two goals from Mbappé and one from Barcola. In the second round, France crushed Iraq 3-0, with Mbappé scoring twice and Dembélé adding a goal.

Following the group stage, both France and Norway will advance to the knockout rounds. The first Round of 32 match is scheduled for June 28, 2026. Specifically, the game between Canada and South Africa is set for 22:00 Kyiv time in Inglewood, USA. Other early Round of 32 pairings include:

• Netherlands vs. Morocco
• USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Brazil vs. Japan

This victory highlights France's strong potential in the tournament and their readiness to compete for top honors. Despite the loss, Norway showed their ability to play attacking football, but they struggled to contain the French offense. Both teams will now focus on preparing for their next matches, which will determine their further progress in the competition.

As both teams gear up for the knockout stages, the looming threat of severe weather could impact their upcoming matches. Recent reports indicate that the scheduled clash between France and Norway may face delays due to an impending storm. For more details on how this could affect the tournament, check out the latest updates on the situation here.