Norway vs France: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Norway meet France with the live market leaning France's way (53% to win, 26.5% draw). Haaland and Ødegaard end Norway's long exile. France, meanwhile, mbappé chasing the trophy that got away in 2022.

Norway's edge comes from a generational striker in haaland, but France will look to exploit defensive quality. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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