France seeks top spot in World Cup 2026 group clash with Norway

France will play Norway in the final group‑stage match of the 2026 World Cup on Friday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, United States. Both teams enter the game unbeaten, and a draw or a win for France will secure first place in Group D.

Defender William Saliba is unavailable for the match; Maxence Lacroix of Crystal Palace is named in the starting lineup. Coach Guy Stéphane will temporarily take Didier Deschamps’ place on the bench, as the French coach is attending his mother’s funeral on the same day. The squad, including Kylian Mbappé, is focused on finishing the group in the lead to reduce travel demands later in the tournament.