Group Stage - 3
Norway
1–4
Full Time
France
Gillette Stadium · Boston· Ref: Michael Oliver, England
Win ProbabilityPre-match model
31%
Norway
15%
Draw
54%
France
Model confidence:high
Model Inputs
- Norway: 6pts, 3 played
- France: 9pts, 3 played
- Norway form: WLWW
- France form: WWWWW
- H2H: 1 historical matches
Match Statistics
NorwayFrance
1.70Expected Goals (xG)1.50
43%Possession57%
10 (4)Shots (on target)18 (9)
421 (81%)Passes (accuracy)555 (86%)
4Corners5
9Fouls11
1Yellow Cards1
5Saves3
0Tackles0
Analysis & Intelligence
Data CrunchJun 26
Norway 1–4 France: Possession Paradox in Boston
France won 4–1 despite Norway's 1.69 xG advantage. A statistical anomaly reveals how clinical finishing and defensive vulnerability decided a Group Stage thriller at Gillette Stadium.
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Pre-MatchJun 24
Norway and France Clash in Winner-Takes-Control Group Decider
Norway faces France in a pivotal World Cup 2026 group stage match. Both teams arrive unbeaten with identical records. Analysis of tactics, form, and venue factors.
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