Norway targets Group I lead against France at 2026 World Cup

Norway secured progression to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup after a 3‑2 victory over Senegal, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals. The win leaves the Scandinavians level on points with group rivals France and sets up a decisive match on 26 June at Gillette Stadium to determine the Group I leader. France entered the encounter as favorites, with bookmakers assigning roughly a 59 % chance of victory and a 63 % implied probability of a win on the 1‑X‑2 market. Norway, on a 12‑match winning streak and averaging 4.4 goals per game, will rely on its potent attack led by Haaland, while France will count on the depth of its squad, including Kylian Mbappé. The outcome will decide which team enjoys a more favorable path in the tournament's knockout rounds.