Norway vs France — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Norway vs France kicks off in GROUP I of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Norway and France meet in a crucial Group I clash at the 2026 World Cup. Norway, led by Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, have been in strong form, relying on their potent attack and solid defensive structure. France, the defending champions, boast depth with Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, and a midfield anchored by Eduardo Camavinga. France's high press and quick transitions will test Norway's backline, while Norway will look to exploit spaces behind France's full-backs. Both teams need a win to secure top spot, making this a high-stakes encounter. Expect an open game with chances at both ends.

Key players to watch

Norway

Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — The prolific striker is Norway's main goal threat, with pace and power to trouble any defense.
Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) — The creative captain dictates tempo and supplies key passes from midfield.
Ørjan Nyland (RB Leipzig) — Reliable goalkeeper who must be at his best to deny France's attackers.

France

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) — The explosive forward can change the game in an instant with his speed and finishing.
Antoine Griezmann (Atlético Madrid) — The experienced playmaker links midfield and attack, providing creativity and goals.
Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) — The dynamic midfielder breaks up play and drives forward, key to France's transition.

How to watch Norway vs France — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Norway vs France?

Fri, Jun 26 at 07:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP I of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Norway vs France?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.