Norway and France face off in final group match of World Cup 2026

Norway and France are set to play their final match in Group 9 of the 2026 World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Boston on May 26 at 22:00. Both teams have already secured their qualification for the Round of 32, as both currently hold six points in the group standings. This match will determine which team finishes in first place. France has opted to start with a strong lineup, including Kylian Mbappé, aiming for a third consecutive victory. In contrast, Norway has made significant changes to their squad, with Erling Haaland excluded from the starting eleven. Only one player, Fredrik Aursnes, remains in the starting lineup compared to Norway's previous match against Senegal. This game marks the first international meeting between star forwards Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.