Round 3 ·
Norway
4-3-3
Staale Solbakken
HT: 1-3
France
4-2-3-1
Guy Stephan
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
1–3
90 Min
1–4
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Norway
4-3-3 · Staale Solbakken
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
France
4-2-3-1 · Guy Stephan
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
France took control of World Cup Group I Round 3 at Gillette Stadium and left with a 4-1 win over Norway, a result that kept the leaders clear at the top and tightened the pressure on the chase behind them. For readers in Finland, the late start on Friday 26 June, 22:00 EEST meant a sharp, direct contest to follow into the night, and France delivered the stronger finish in front of 64,146 spectators in Foxborough,MA.
The away side set the tone early through the first goal in the 7th minute, then doubled the lead in the 20th minute before Norway pulled one back in the 21st minute. France answered again in the 32nd minute and closed the scoring in the 90th minute, a pattern that showed how quickly the match swung back toward the visitors after Norway briefly found a way in. The 3-1 half-time scoreline already reflected France's sharper edge in both boxes.
France's table position now reads with real authority: 9 points from 3, a goal difference of 8 and a record of 3 wins. Norway remain 2nd with 6 points from 3, but their 8 goals scored and 7 conceded underline a more open profile than France's 10 for and 2 against. That contrast was visible in the finish, because France handled the decisive moments better and protected the lead with far more control than the home side managed.
The numbers at Gillette Stadium also pointed to a clear hierarchy between the teams. France's unbeaten start in the competition, paired with a 4-1 scoreline, gave Guy Stephan's side the cleaner platform, while Staale Solbakken's Norway were left to absorb the damage from a game in which the visitors repeatedly punished openings. The venue in Foxborough,MA produced a big occasion, but the margin was built by France's control of the key scoring moments rather than by volume alone.
For Finland, the match was easy to place in the evening schedule and easy to track through Veikkausliiga TV or Nelonen, which suits the audience following a major international fixture from home. France now sit 3 points clear of Norway, and that gap gives the group leader real breathing room after Round 3. Norway, despite the 4-1 defeat, remain firmly in contention, but the table now asks them to respond quickly as World Cup Group I moves on.
France beat Norway 4-1 in World Cup Group I Round 3 at Gillette Stadium. France stayed top with 9 points, Norway sit second on 6, and readers in Finland could follow it on Veikkausliiga TV or Nelonen.post_matchenfi-enfalsenullnullnull} .json>}[]}}}Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Norway will step into Gillette Stadium with the sharper start to World Cup Group I Round 3, and the stakes are immediate: first place is on the line in Foxborough,MA. Staale Solbakken's side sit top with 3 points from 1 game, while Didier Deschamps' France are right behind on 3 points from 1 game, separated only by goal difference. Norway's 4 goals for and 1 against have given them a +3 margin, while France arrive with 3 scored and 1 conceded for a +2 return. In a tight group this early, the smallest detail around Finland's Friday 26 June, 22:00 EEST window will matter.
The numbers already sketch the shape of the match. Norway have won 1 and have not drawn or lost, which has been enough to place them 1st after 1 match. France have matched that unbeaten record, but their 2nd-place position reflects the narrower goal difference rather than any real gap in performance. Both coaches will know that a single result in Round 3 can change the table quickly, especially when 3 points already separate a clear lead from a chasing pack. For Finland-based followers, the timing at 22:00 EEST makes this a late but neatly framed fixture, with official competition partners or the local rights holder carrying the coverage.
Norway's edge comes from balance: 4 goals for and only 1 against suggests a side that has started with control at both ends. France's profile is just as competitive, with 3 scored and 1 conceded showing a team that has also begun strongly, just not quite with the same attacking output. The coaches, Staale Solbakken and Didier Deschamps, bring different styles and different expectations, but the table after 1 game leaves very little between them. In a game where both teams have 3 points, the first-half shape and the ability to manage pressure at Gillette Stadium should decide whether Norway preserve 1st place or France move level on the standings.
The closing stretch should keep the table tight, because both Norway and France arrive with 3 points and unbeaten records, and World Cup Group I Round 3 will reward the side that handles Gillette Stadium best. For fans in Finland, Friday 26 June, 22:00 EEST offers a clear late-night focal point. The margin between 1st and 2nd is already measured in goal difference, so this meeting should sharpen the race rather than settle it.
France with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Norway: 43%, France: 57%.
Desire Doue relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Rayan Cherki from France trips Thelo Aasgaard
Norway are in control of the ball.
Bradley Barcola provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Desire Doue France scores with a header.
The cross by Bradley Barcola from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
France are in control of the ball.
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Leo Oestigard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Norway
Theo Hernandez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Fredrik Aursnes hand-balls
Fredrik Aursnes controls the ball with his hand
Norway are in control of the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Norway: 45%, France: 55%.
France are in control of the ball.
Norway take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
France are in control of the ball.
Joergen Strand Larsen from Norway is ruled offside
Goal kick for France
Fredrik Aursnes from Norway tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Maxence Lacroix could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Norway take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Jules Kounde is leaving the field to be replaced by Malo Gusto in a tactical substitution.
Kylian Mbappe is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta in a tactical substitution.
Norway are in control of the ball.
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Norway: 45%, France: 55%.
Bradley Barcola relieves the pressure with a clearance
Patrick Berg swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Andreas Schjelderup is leaving the field to be replaced by Jens Petter Hauge in a tactical substitution.
Oscar Bobb is leaving the field to be replaced by Antonio Nusa in a tactical substitution.
Jules Kounde could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Norway are in control of the ball.
Bradley Barcola from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oscar Bobb
Fredrik Aursnes from Norway intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen from Norway intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Desire Doue from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Egil Selvik from Norway intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France are in control of the ball.
France are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Norway: 47%, France: 53%.
Theo Hernandez from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Maxence Lacroix successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Patrick Berg is blocked
Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Norway are trying to create something here.
Norway are in control of the ball.
Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Norway are in control of the ball.
Norway take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Dayot Upamecano is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahima Konate in a tactical substitution.
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Norway: 42%, France: 58%.
Yellow card for Aurelien Tchouameni
Aurelien Tchouameni is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Aurelien Tchouameni commits a rough foul on Thelo Aasgaard
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Patrick Berg from Norway intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France start a counter attack
Bradley Barcola relieves the pressure with a clearance
Patrick Berg swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Maxence Lacroix relieves the pressure with a clearance
Oooh... that was a sitter! Oscar Bobb should have scored from that position
Mike Maignan makes a crucial save!
Good effort by Oscar Bobb as he directs a shot on target, but Mike Maignan saves it
Thelo Aasgaard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Thelo Aasgaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Norway: 41%, France: 59%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Obstruction as Morten Thorsby cuts off the run of Manu Kone. A free-kick is awarded.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Norway
Henrik Falchener is leaving the field to be replaced by Sondre Klingen Langaas in a tactical substitution.
Henrik Falchener relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayan Cherki swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Thatu00e2u20acu2122s the third goal by Bradley Barcola. He walks off with the ball as a reminder of his glorious hattrick.
Ousmane Dembele is leaving the field to be replaced by Bradley Barcola in a tactical substitution.
Michael Olise is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Cherki in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Norway: 42%, France: 58%.
Thelo Aasgaard from Norway intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Andreas Schjelderup makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Leo Oestigard relieves the pressure with a clearance
Patrick Berg successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kylian Mbappe is blocked
Kylian Mbappe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Henrik Falchener could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Maxence Lacroix successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Oscar Bobb is blocked
Norway are trying to create something here.
Maxence Lacroix from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joergen Strand Larsen
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Oscar Bobb from Norway goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Theo Hernandez
Theo Hernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Norway
Maxence Lacroix from France is ruled offside
The cross by Michael Olise from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Leo Oestigard from Norway trips Desire Doue
France are trying to create something here.
Theo Hernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Norway: 42%, France: 58%.
Norway are in control of the ball.
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aurelien Tchouameni wins an air challenge against Thelo Aasgaard
Goal kick for Norway
The game is restarted
Today's attendance is 64146
Egil Selvik is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Kylian Mbappe fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
France are trying to create something here.
Norway are in control of the ball.
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for France
A chance presents itself to Leo Oestigard from Norway but his header goes wide
Patrick Berg from Norway swings in the corner from the left.
Ball possession: Norway: 40%, France: 60%.
Andreas Schjelderup makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Maxence Lacroix makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Norway are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for France
Norway are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Egil Selvik as he comes out and claims the ball
France start a counter attack
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Norway are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for France
Ball possession: Norway: 40%, France: 60%.
HE MISSES - Joergen Strand Larsen takes the penalty, but the keeper blocks it back into play.
PENALTY - Theo Hernandez from France concedes a penalty for tripping Oscar Bobb.
Norway are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Norway take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Norway are in control of the ball.
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Kristian Thorstvedt is leaving the field to be replaced by Morten Thorsby in a tactical substitution.
Fredrik Andre Bjoerkan is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcus Holmgren Pedersen in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Norway: 38%, France: 62%.
Goal kick for Norway
France are trying to create something here.
France are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Norway
Fredrik Andre Bjoerkan from Norway intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kylian Mbappe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Thelo Aasgaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Thelo Aasgaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
Thelo Aasgaard from Norway goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Michael Olise
Kristian Thorstvedt wins an air challenge against Theo Hernandez
Goal kick for Norway
Michael Olise from France sends an effort wide of target
Michael Olise goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Michael Olise but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Michael Olise finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Desire Doue creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Norway: 39%, France: 61%.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
The ref blows his whistle. Aurelien Tchouameni charged Thelo Aasgaard from behind and it's a free-kick
Safe hands from Egil Selvik as he comes out and claims the ball
Kylian Mbappe creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
France are trying to create something here.
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Patrick Berg from Norway intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France start a counter attack
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Thelo Aasgaard from Norway but his header goes wide
Patrick Berg swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jules Kounde from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Safe hands from Egil Selvik as he comes out and claims the ball
Henrik Falchener could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Fredrik Andre Bjoerkan relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Fredrik Andre Bjoerkan relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are in control of the ball.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jules Kounde hand-balls
Jules Kounde controls the ball with his hand
Ball possession: Norway: 37%, France: 63%.
Henrik Falchener makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France are trying to create something here.
Oscar Bobb makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Norway are trying to create something here.
Norway take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Dayot Upamecano wins an air challenge against Leo Oestigard
The cross by Patrick Berg from Norway successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Dayot Upamecano from France trips Andreas Schjelderup
Norway are in control of the ball.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Norway
Aurelien Tchouameni fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ousmane Dembele creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
France are trying to create something here.
Maxence Lacroix makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Norway: 33%, France: 67%.
Norway take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Norway are in control of the ball.
Manu Kone made the key pass for the goal!
Aurelien Tchouameni provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ousmane Dembele scores with the left foot!
Aurelien Tchouameni creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
France are trying to create something here.
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Norway are trying to create something here.
Kristian Thorstvedt makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Leo Oestigard relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Norway: 29%, France: 71%.
Dayot Upamecano from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Norway are trying to create something here.
Fredrik Andre Bjoerkan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Kristian Thorstvedt from Norway trips Theo Hernandez
France are in control of the ball.
Theo Hernandez wins an air challenge against Kristian Thorstvedt
Goal kick for Norway
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Norway: 32%, France: 68%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Theo Hernandez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
France are trying to create something here.
Henrik Falchener successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Desire Doue is blocked
Thelo Aasgaard successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Michael Olise is blocked
Ousmane Dembele from France swings in the corner from the left.
Fredrik Aursnes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dayot Upamecano with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Andreas Schjelderup provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Thelo Aasgaard scores with the right foot!
Andreas Schjelderup creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
A wonderful team goal!
Ball possession: Norway: 30%, France: 70%.
Michael Olise made the key pass for the goal!
Kylian Mbappe provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ousmane Dembele from France beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!
France start a counter attack
Manu Kone successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Thelo Aasgaard is blocked
Norway are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Henrik Falchener relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fredrik Andre Bjoerkan from Norway intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Good effort by Kylian Mbappe as he directs a shot on target, but Egil Selvik saves it
France with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ousmane Dembele from France is ruled offside
France are trying to create something here.
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Thelo Aasgaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Norway: 39%, France: 61%.
Goal kick for France
Joergen Strand Larsen from Norway sends an effort wide of target
Joergen Strand Larsen goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Joergen Strand Larsen but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Joergen Strand Larsen finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Leo Oestigard from Norway successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Dayot Upamecano from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Aurelien Tchouameni from France trips Kristian Thorstvedt
Norway take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Leo Oestigard successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Michael Olise is blocked
Kylian Mbappe creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Maxence Lacroix is penalised for pushing Joergen Strand Larsen
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Fredrik Aursnes relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Theo Hernandez from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Leo Oestigard relieves the pressure with a clearance
Maxence Lacroix makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kristian Thorstvedt shoots from outside the box, but Mike Maignan has it under control
Kristian Thorstvedt tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Mike Maignan
Norway are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Norway: 35%, France: 65%.
After a tactical foul, Patrick Berg sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Patrick Berg from Norway goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Michael Olise
Theo Hernandez from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oscar Bobb
Norway are in control of the ball.
Desire Doue shoots from outside the box, but Egil Selvik has it under control
Desire Doue tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Egil Selvik
Henrik Falchener relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kristian Thorstvedt is penalised for pushing Theo Hernandez
France managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Kylian Mbappe provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ousmane Dembele scores with the right foot!
Kylian Mbappe creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manu Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Andreas Schjelderup from Norway trips Jules Kounde
Thelo Aasgaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Desire Doue shoots from outside the box, but Egil Selvik has it under control
Desire Doue tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Egil Selvik
Ball possession: Norway: 26%, France: 74%.
Michael Olise from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Henrik Falchener from Norway intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Good effort by Manu Kone as he directs a shot on target, but Egil Selvik saves it
Patrick Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Leo Oestigard relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Fredrik Andre Bjoerkan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Norway take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The match resumes with a drop ball
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
France are trying to create something here.
France are in control of the ball.
Andreas Schjelderup makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kylian Mbappe from France sees his effort hit the crossbar after the keeper parries the ball.
France start a counter attack
Leo Oestigard could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Joergen Strand Larsen wins an air challenge against Maxence Lacroix
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
Norway kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to Gillette Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Gillette Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Gillette Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Gillette Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Gillette Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Gillette Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Finland is at 22:00 EEST on Friday 26 June 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Norway or France in the current match data.
The last 8 meetings between Norway and France show 0 Norway wins, 0 draws, and 0 France wins.
This is World Cup Group I, Round 3, at Gillette Stadium in USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
64,146
Minute
90'
Winner
France
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