Group I closes its group stage with one of the most compelling matchups of the entire third matchday: Norway and France, two of the tournament's best sides with perfect records, meet on Friday, June 26 at Gillette Stadium near Boston to decide who finishes top of the group. Both are already through to the last 16 — what's left to fight for is seeding and the road ahead in the knockout stage.
Match Context
France have been the group's most composed side. Les Bleus dispatched both opponents with authority: 3-1 against Senegal on matchday one and 3-0 against Iraq on matchday two. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) has been unstoppable with two braces in the tournament, competing for the top scorer award while chasing the all-time World Cup scoring record currently held by Lionel Messi. At his side, Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) has confirmed on the world's biggest stage that he is one of the finest right wingers in global football right now. A draw is enough for France to finish first.
Norway have matched France's output blow for blow: a 4-1 win over Iraq and a 3-2 victory over Senegal, though the latter required a nervy final stretch. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) has also bagged two braces and is among the most credible contenders for the Golden Boot. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) has been the team's creative hub and still has more to give. For Norway, only a win will do if they want to claim top spot.
In 15 all-time meetings, France hold the advantage with seven wins to Norway's four, and four draws. Their last encounter was a 2014 friendly in France, which the hosts won convincingly 4-0. Friday marks the first-ever World Cup meeting between the two nations.
Kickoff Details
| Date | June 26, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 13:00 h (Mexico City time) |
| Venue | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (Boston), Massachusetts |
| Group | Group I — Matchday 3 |
Where to Watch in Mexico City
Mexico City has solid options for the June 26 lunchtime fixture. For a bar atmosphere with food, El Morral restaurant in Coyoacán is broadcasting the match.
For a larger open-air gathering, CDMX has seven active public screens and fan zones. The FIFA Fan Festival in the Historic Downtown is the city's main gathering point. You can also watch at Parque La Bombilla (Álvaro Obregón), Parque Tezozómoc (Azcapotzalco), Campos Revolución (Gustavo A. Madero), or Deportivo Xochimilco, among other venues across the city.
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Why Watch at a Fan Zone?
Mbappé versus Haaland. Both with two braces in the tournament. Olise versus Ødegaard. It's hard to find a group-stage match this edition that puts more individual talent on the pitch at the same time. Neither side is desperate, which means both can play with freedom — and that's when the real fireworks happen. Check real-time occupancy for each venue and find the best spot for you at fanzones.io.
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