Norway: Norway's Defining Match

Norway need a win or draw here to guarantee second place. Haaland's ability to hurt any defense regardless of how well they set up is their greatest asset — even a defensive France will concede one if Haaland gets a chance inside the area.

Solbakken will set up with Haaland and Sørloth central and Ødegaard creating from a withdrawn position. If they can score first, France's response changes the match.

France: France May Rotate for R16

France arrive almost certainly qualified as group winners. Deschamps will manage Mbappé's minutes — he may start but be withdrawn at 60 minutes to keep him fresh for the knockout rounds.

Even a rotated France with Thuram and Kolo Muani starting has enormous quality. Norway will need their best performance to win this.

Head-to-Head

France lead 4–2 all-time. Most recent meeting was a 2-0 France win in Nations League 2024.

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