Group winner at stake as Norway meets France in World Cup showdown

Norway and France clash in the World Cup’s third group match on Thursday, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00. Both sides sit on six points after victories over Senegal and Iraq, guaranteeing progression to the knockout stage, while the encounter will determine the group winner.

Both Norway and France sit on six points after beating Senegal and Iraq respectively, securing their places in the knockout round. The points tally each side has already qualified for the next stage.

The upcoming encounter will therefore decide which nation finishes top of the group. Group leadership carries implications for the round‑of‑16 draw.

Norway’s starting eleven features Selvik between the posts, with Thorstvedt, Falchener, Ostigard and Bjorkan forming the back line. The midfield includes Aursnes and Berg, while the attack is built around Bobb, Aasgaard, Schjelderup and the striker Strand Larsen.

France line up Maignan in goal, defended by Koundé, Upamecano, Lacroix and Hernandez. The midfield duo of Koné and Tchouaméni supports a forward line of Dembélé, Olise, Doué and the talismanic Mbappé.

Fans can follow the match live on VoetbalPrimeur’s streaming platform, which will host a live commentary feed. The service also offers a chat window for viewers to discuss the action in real time.

The broadcast will also feature other matches scheduled for today, and a full TV overview is available on the site.