Norway vs France
Norway vs France preview
Norway vs France is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group I. Norway (Seed #36) face France (#33) on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. With both sides ranked within 3 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878) is the open-roof home of the New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS). It sits 36m above sea level in Boston (Foxborough). June/July temperatures in Boston average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Norway have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). France have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Norway vs France — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Norway | France |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #36 | #33 |
| Confederation | UEFA | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Norway vs France data
// Fetch live data for Norway vs France
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-26',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Norway vs France at the 2026 World Cup?
Norway vs France is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium, Boston (Foxborough).
What stage is Norway vs France?
Norway vs France is a Group Stage fixture in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Norway vs France?
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878, opened 2002, open roof, natural grass) in Boston (Foxborough) hosts Norway vs France.
Who is favoured to win Norway vs France?
France go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #33, with Norway seeded #36. France's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Norway's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Norway vs France are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Norway vs France?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Norway vs France in my timezone?
Norway vs France kicks off at Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Norway vs France stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-26) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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