France and Norway are set to compete in a pivotal FIFA World Cup group stage match today, June 26, at 3 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
France enters the contest with a strong performance, having secured six points in their initial two World Cup games, largely driven by Kylian Mbappé's four goals. The team's offensive capabilities will be a key factor against Norway's defense.
Norway has also accumulated six points in their early matches, with Erling Haaland leading their attack, which has scored seven goals thus far. This game is significant for Norway as they aim for their first-ever group stage win at the global tournament.
Viewers in the United States can watch the match on FOX. Spanish-language streaming will be available on Telemundo. For those without traditional cable, live TV streaming services offer a way to watch the game. DIRECTV provides a five-day free trial, with their Choice plan including FOX and FS1. Sling TV also offers a Select plan that includes FOX for $19.99 per month.
France's World Cup schedule includes previous matches against Senegal on June 16 and Iraq on June 22, both also broadcast on FOX. Norway's schedule has seen them face Iraq and Senegal earlier in the tournament.
France's roster includes goalkeepers Brice Samba, Mike Maignan, and Robin Risser. Defenders comprise Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, Ibrahima Konaté, William Saliba, Theo Hernández, Lucas Hernández, and Maxence Lacroix. The midfield features Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Michael Olise, N’Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Rayan Cherki, and Maghnes Akliouche. Their forward line is led by captain Kylian Mbappé, alongside Ousmane Dembélé, Marcus Thuram, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Norway's squad lists goalkeepers Orjan Nyland, Egil Selvik, and Sander Tangvik. Their defensive unit includes Kristoffer Ajer, Julian Ryerson, Leo Ostigard, Marcus Holmgren, David Moller Wolfe, Fredrik Andre Bjorkan, Torbjorn Heggem, Sondre Langas, and Henrik Falchener. Midfielders are Martin Odegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Kristian Thorstvedt, Morten Thorsby, Antonio Nusa, Fredrik Aursnes, Oscar Bobb, Jens Petter Hauge, and Andreas Schjelderup. The forwards are Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, and Jorgen Strand Larsen.