Friday, June 26, 2026
Kickoff 3:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium, Boston
Norway vs France - Friday, June 26, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 61
Fri, Jun 26
Date
3:00 PM
Kickoff (ET)
Group Stage
Round
I
Group
Where to watch Norway vs France
All countries →Official rights-holders by country. Streaming-only services and free-to-air channels are tagged.
- FOX(TV, English, FOX + FS1)
- Telemundo(TV, Spanish, Telemundo + Universo)
- Peacock(stream, Spanish, all 104 matches)
- FOX Sports App(stream, English, FOX live stream)
- BBC(TV, Free-to-air, BBC One/Two)
- BBC iPlayer(stream, Free)
- ITV(TV, Free-to-air, ITV1)
- ITVX(stream, Free)
- SBS(TV, Free-to-air)
- SBS On Demand(stream, Free)
- TF1(TV, Free-to-air)
- beIN Sports(TV, Premium)
- La 1 (RTVE)(TV, Free-to-air)
- RTVE Play(stream, Free)
- TV Pública(TV, Free-to-air)
- DSports(TV, Premium)
- Telefe(TV, Selected matches)
- KBS / MBC / SBS(TV, Pool coverage)
- Coupang Play(stream, Streaming)
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Match-day essentials - Gillette Stadium
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. Cards and mobile pay only.
Best way to get there
MBTA Commuter Rail (match-day special)
Foxboro Station service from South Station Boston runs only on match days. $10-20 round trip, 60-75 min. Limited service - check schedule.
When to arrive
Arrive 90-120 min early. Gillette is 45 km from Boston so plan transit carefully - MBTA match-day train fills up 90 min pre-match.
Venue
Boston, Massachusetts - 64,628 capacity - Open roof
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts is home to the New England Patriots - one of the most successful dynasties in NFL history - and the New England Revolution MLS club. A 2023 renovation added the iconic 22-story Lighthouse tower. Boston, one of America's most educated and internationally minded cities, will attract a cosmopolitan World Cup crowd.
Address
1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035, USA
About This Match
Norway face France in the Group Stage of Group I on Friday, June 26, 2026. Norway are ranked #31 in the world and managed by Ståle Solbakken; France sit at #3 under Didier Deschamps. The match kicks off at 15:00 local time at Gillette Stadium in Boston.
Norway
Norway arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with one of the most explosive striker-playmaker partnerships in world football - Manchester City's Erling Haaland, the most prolific scorer in Premier League history, and Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard as the creative fulcrum. The Viking warriors' return to the World Cup stage ends a 28-year absence since France 1998, and there is genuine excitement about what this Norwegian generation can achieve on the biggest stage. Group I against France, Senegal, and Iraq is a challenging draw, but Norway have the firepower to beat anyone on their day. If Haaland stays fit and Ødegaard delivers, Norway could be a genuine dark-horse contender for the knockout rounds.
Read Norway preview →France
France enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as two-time champions and one of the heaviest favourites, led by arguably the world's best player in Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé. Les Bleus have been extraordinarily consistent under Didier Deschamps - World Cup champions in 2018, runners-up in 2022 - and their squad depth is exceptional, combining experienced players like Antoine Griezmann with an extraordinary young talent pipeline. Group I alongside Senegal, Norway, and Iraq looks very manageable for France, who will be expected to reach the late stages of the tournament. The question for 2026 is not whether France will win games, but whether they can finally put together a complete tournament performance to claim a third World Cup title.
Read France preview →Recent Form
Last results for Norway and France in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
Norway
DW- Jun 7at Morocco1-1
- Jun 1vs Sweden3-1
France
WL- Jun 8vs Northern Ireland3-1
- Jun 4vs Ivory Coast1-2
Prediction Market Odds
Live implied probabilities from Kalshi prediction markets. France are the market favourite to win Group I.
Norway
Champion outright: 2.5%
France
Champion outright: 17.1%
Where to Watch Norway vs France
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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Norway vs France - FAQ
When is Norway vs France in the 2026 World Cup?+
Norway vs France is on Friday, June 26, 2026 with kickoff at 15:00 local time at Gillette Stadium in Boston.
Where is Norway vs France being played?+
The match is at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts. Capacity 64,628, Open roof.
What round is Norway vs France?+
It's a Group Stage (Group I) match - match number 61 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to Gillette Stadium for Norway vs France?+
MBTA Commuter Rail (match-day special): Foxboro Station service from South Station Boston runs only on match days. $10-20 round trip, 60-75 min. Limited service - check schedule.
What time should I arrive at Gillette Stadium?+
Arrive 90-120 min early. Gillette is 45 km from Boston so plan transit carefully - MBTA match-day train fills up 90 min pre-match.
What is Norway's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Norway is ranked #31 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Ståle Solbakken. Their best World Cup result is Round of 16.
What is France's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
France is ranked #3 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Didier Deschamps. Their best World Cup result is Champion and they have won the World Cup 2 times.