France starting lineup vs Norway confirmed as Kylian Mbappe named for FIFA World Cup 2026 match
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Les Bleus have already secured qualification to the Round of 32 ahead of tonight’s match.
France take on Norway in their final Group I clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 26. Although both teams have already qualified for the knockout stages, the stakes remain high as the top spot in the group is still up for grabs.
The two-time world champions made a bright start to their campaign, beating Senegal 3-1. Kylian Mbappe scored two goals either side of a Bradley Barcola strike to seal a big win for Les Bleus, with Ibrahim Mbaye’s late goal proving to be a mere consolation for the Lions of Teranga.
Mbappe netted a brace again in the next match against Iraq, which finished 3-0. Ousmane Dembele netted the third goal to ensure that his side maintained their 100% record going into the final matchday.
The stakes for Les Bleus are simple: a win or draw keeps them in first place in the group, but a defeat will push them down to second place and make for a tougher Round of 32 pathway.
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Let’s look at the France confirmed lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Norway:
France (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, Maxence Lacroix, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernandez; Aurelien Tchouameni, Manu Kone; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Desire Doue; Kylian Mbappe (c).
Substitutes: Robin Risser (gk), Brice Samba (gk), Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, N’Golo Kante, Ibrahima Konate, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Adrien Rabiot, William Saliba, Marcus Thuram, Warren Zaire-Emery.
Thoughts on the lineup
Deschamps will stick with his core players, with AC Milan’s Mike Maignan starting between the sticks. William Saliba has played a lot of games for club and country this season, so he is rested in favour of Maxence Lacroix, who is partnered with Dayot Upamecano. Theo Hernandez returns to the starting lineup in place of Lucas Digne.
Aurelien Tchouameni, who was benched for the previous game, starts in midfield along with Manu Kone, with the latter replacing Adrien Rabiot. Michael Olise starts in an advanced role, and he will be flanked by Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue. However, the trio will likely interchange throughout the game.
Kylian Mbappe remains the first name on the teamsheet for this Les Bleus side and starts as the centre-forward. He is chasing the all-time World Cup goalscoring record held by Lionel Messi.
When is France vs Norway FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
The Group I clash is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. In India, the match will kick off at 12:30 AM IST.
How to watch France vs Norway match in India?
Fans in India can watch live on Zee5 (premium subscription required) or on Unite8 Sports TV channels.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.