The Norway vs France head-to-head results in their last three matches highlight the competitive rivalry between Stale Solbakken and Didier Deschamps’ squads.
Norway and France face off in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Friday, 26 June 2026. The showdown kicks off at 21:00 (SAST).
Norway vs France: Head-to-Head Analysis
According to Norway and France’s head-to-head history, both nations have won once and drawn once in their recent three encounters.
Deschamps’ team has scored eight goals against Norway in their previous three matches, while conceding five. Les Bleus have also kept one clean sheet against Norway.
The Norway vs France fixture has seen over 2.5 goals in the past three clashes, making it one of the highest-scoring international fixtures. In terms of corners, the Norway vs France match produced over 10.5 corner kicks in the last two meetings.
Below, SportPurse zooms in on the head-to-head results of the last three matches between Norway and France, from 1998 to 2014.
France 4-0 Norway
Olivier Giroud scored a brace when France trounced Norway 4-0 in a thrilling international friendly at Stade de France on 27 May 2014.
Paul Pogba opened the scoring in the 15th minute, boosting the French squad’s confidence early in the thriller. Giroud doubled Les Bleus’ score in the 51st minute.
Loïc Rémy then registered his name on the scoresheet in the 67th minute, extending the score to 3-0. Two minutes later, the nation’s all-time top goalscorer, Giroud, then extended the score to 4-0.
France, with nine shots on target, took four corner kicks in the statement victory, while Norway won eight.
Norway 2-1 France
Norway edged France 2-1 in a riveting international friendly comeback win at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on 11 August 2010.
Hatem Ben Arfa broke the deadlock in the 48th minute, putting France ahead just three minutes after the start of the second half. Three minutes later, Erik Huseklepp responded for the hosts, levelling the score to 1-1.
Huseklepp then sent the home fans into a frenzy when he scored Norway’s second goal in the 71st minute. The Norwegians defended their narrow lead until the final whistle.
Norway took five corner kicks in the 2-1 win, while France, with 67% of ball possession, won eight.
France 3-3 Norway
France and Norway drew 3-3 in a thrilling international friendly before the 1998 World Cup at Stade Vélodrome on 25 February 1998.
Frank Strandli put Norway ahead in the 13th minute. He converted from the spot. However, Laurent Blanc levelled the score in the 23rd minute.
One of the world’s greatest footballers, Zinedine Zidane, then put France in the lead in the 28th minute. Tore André Flo found the back of the net in the 68th minute, levelling the score to 2-2.
Vergard Heggem thought he had won it when he scored the Norwegians’ third goal in the 89th minute. However, Marcel Desailly responded for France within a minute, levelling the score to 3-3.
Key Players in the Norway Squad
Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard are, without any doubt, the key players in the Norway squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
While Haaland is expected to score crucial goals for his nation, Odegaard is the engine of Norway’s golden generation. Haaland is a world-class finisher, scoring vital goals for Manchester City in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.
Odegaard provides vital assists for his nation, ensuring that they score and win matches. The captain controls the midfield and also helps out defensively. The Arsenal midfielder provided most assists in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Europe.
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Who Are the Key Players in the French Squad?
France’s key players include Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele, prolific goalpoacher Kylian Mbappé, and Bayern Munich superstar Michael Olise.
France is one of the favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Les Bleus have talented, physically and mentally fit, and capable players in each department.
Olise doesn’t just score goals, but he can also unlock any defence with his dribbling skills. He creates goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Olise scored 15 goals and provided 19 assists in 32 Bundesliga appearances in the 2025/26 season. He also scored five goals and provided six assists in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League.
Mbappé is out for revenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite scoring three goals in the 2022 final of the global showpiece, he ended up with the runners-up medal.
He’ll also be using the prestigious tournament to try to become France’s all-time top goalscorer. He’s just two goals away from breaking the record. Olivier Giroud holds the record with 57 goals, while Mbappé has 56.
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