The most anticipated match of the World Cup group stage is here! On Friday, Norway and France will face off in Group I, and the winner will determine who becomes Germany’s potential opponent in the round of 16. Here’s where you can catch the game live on free-to-air TV and via livestream.
With two star strikers, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, ready to go head-to-head, the clash between Norway and France at the World Cup is set to be a thrilling encounter. The match will take place at the Gilette Stadium in Foxborough, USA, on Friday, June 26th.
Significantly, the victor of this duel will secure the top spot in the group, potentially setting them up as Germany’s opponent in the next round. Both nations will be eager to win at all costs.
SPOX has the details on which broadcaster will be airing the Norway vs. France match.
Norway vs. France Live on Free-to-Air TV: Which Channel is Broadcasting the World Cup Group Match?
You can watch Norway vs. France, as usual, on MagentaTV. The Telekom provider is broadcasting all World Cup matches live, including this high-profile encounter. Wolff Fuss will be the commentator.
Additionally, you can follow the match as part of a conference broadcast with the parallel game between Senegal and Egypt. Alex Küpper will be covering this segment.
But that’s not all. The match will also be available on free-to-air TV, broadcast by ZDF. A free livestream can be accessed via sportstudio.de or the ZDF media library. Oliver Schmidt will be the commentator for the ZDF broadcast.
Norway vs. France Live on Free-to-Air TV: Official Lineups
| Norway | Selvik — Aursnes, Falchener, Östigaard, Björkan — Berge, Aasgaard, Thorstvedt — Bobb, Strand Larsen, Schjelderup |
|---|---|
| France | Maignan — Kounde, Upamecano, Lacroix, Theo — Tchouameni, Kone, Dembele, Olise, D. Doue — Mbappe |
Norway vs. France Live on Free-to-Air TV: Key Information
| Encounter | Norway vs. France |
|---|---|
| Competition | World Cup 2026 |
| Matchday | 3 (Group Stage) |
| Date | June 26, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 PM |
| Venue | Gilette Stadium, Foxborough (USA) |
| TV | MagentaTV, ZDF |
| Livestream | MagentaTV, sportstudio.de / ZDF-Mediathek |
Norway vs. France Live on Free-to-Air TV: Group I Standings
| Position | Team | Games Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 2 | 6:1 (+5) | 6 |
| 2 | Norway | 2 | 7:3 (+4) | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 2 | 3:6 (-3) | 0 |
| 4 | Iraq | 2 | 1:7 (-6) | 0 |