France and Norway are set to face off on Friday afternoon at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts with first place in Group I still to be decided – and for two of the most dangerous attacking sides in the tournament, this one has the makings of a classic.
Both teams arrive with perfect records, each winning their first two matches to sit level with six points apiece. France lead the group on goal differential at +5, with Norway a point behind on +4, meaning France need only a draw this afternoon to claim first place.
Norway must win outright. Norway, armed with superstar striker Erling Haaland, will have to come forward and chase the game from the first whistle, while France can afford to sit back and absorb pressure, playing to their considerable strengths on the counter.
Both sides have been prolific thus far: France have scored six goals in two matches, four of them coming courtesy of Kylian Mbappé. Norway has posted seven of their own, with four in their opener against Iraq and another three in Monday night’s 3-2 win over Senegal. The main difference is France have also looked rock solid on the defensive end, conceding just one goal compared to Norway’s three.
Norway vs. France Odds Today
Here’s how Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has the 3-way moneyline set up for this afternoon:
- 🇳🇴 Norway (+350)
- 🤚 Draw (+350)
- 🇫🇷 France (-155)
Referenced odds subject to change.
Best Bet for Norway vs. France
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Kylian Mbappé Anytime Goalscorer (-125): Mbappé has scored at least one goal in regulation in each of his last seven World Cup appearances, including qualifiers. Seven straight. And the setup today is almost custom-built for that streak to continue. Norway need to win, which means they’ll have to commit men forward and leave space in behind – which is exactly the kind of scenario that Mbappé has feasted on his entire career. France can sit deep, allow Norway to push, and spring Mbappé on the counter with room to run. He’s already scored four goals in two games at this tournament – logging a brace in both contests – and is playing some of the best soccer of his career. At -130, backing him to find the net in a match where France have every structural advantage feels like one of the stronger props on the board.
Betting Splits for Norway vs. France
This is one of the more split matches of the tournament, with Norway drawing considerable support:
- France lead the way with 41.9% of all wagers and 67.6% of the money.
- Norway are close behind with 38.6% of the bets and 25.4% of the handle.
- The draw is pulling in 19.5% of all tickets and 7% of the money.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props
Two of the world’s best strikers are garnering all of the prop betting action at Hard Rock Bet ahead of kickoff:
- Kylian Mbappé – Anytime Goalscorer
- Erling Haaland – Anytime Goalscorer
- Kylian Mbappé – First Goalscorer
- Erling Haaland – First Goalscorer
- Kylian Mbappé – To Score 2+ Goals
Norway vs. France Match Info
- 📍 Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
- 📅 When: Friday, June 26
- ⏰ Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET
- 📺 TV: FOX/Telemundo/Fubo
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