Norway and France meet Friday at Gillette Stadium with Group I leadership and knockout-stage positioning on the line after both sides opened the 2026 World Cup with perfect records.
The Vikings arrive with momentum and a clear identity built on direct, high-tempo attacking football.
Their tournament began with a statement 4-1 win over Iraq, where Erling Haaland struck twice and consistently stretched the defense with his physical runs and early movement in the box.
That win immediately signaled Norway were not in the tournament to simply compete but to challenge established powers for control of the group.
Their second match against Senegal tested a different side of Ståle Solbakken’s team.
