"France" defeated "Norway" and took first place in the group

The third round of group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup is underway, Zamin.uz reports.

At 00:00 Tashkent time, the final round of matches in Group I kicked off. Having already secured their places in the knockout stage, France and Norway are now battling for first place in the group.

Both teams have six points after the first two rounds, so this match will determine the group winner.

France will field an attacking lineup featuring Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Désiré Doué. Norway, meanwhile, will look to trouble their opponents with quick, physical play.

WC-2026. Group I, Matchday 3.

Norway — France. Norway: Selvik, Osgord, Falchener, Shelderup, Berg, Bobb, Byorkan, Larsen, Ostigor, Torstvedt, Eursnes.

France: Menyan, Kunde, Upamekano, Lakrua, Ernandes, Chuameni, Kone, Doué, Olise, Dembélé, Mbappé. The result of this match could influence both teams’ potential opponents in the knockout stage.

As such, both France and Norway are expected to field their strongest lineups in pursuit of finishing first in the group.