Norway take on France knowing the winner claims top spot in Group I. Both sides have already booked their Round of 32 places, yet the points still matter for seeding. Norway arrive in strong shape after three wins from four games, including that 4-1 rout of Iraq and a narrow 3-2 success against Senegal.
France have looked even sharper in attack across their wins over Iraq and Senegal. They dropped just one result in their last four outings, a friendly defeat to Ivory Coast. No players are sidelined for either team, so expect the full squads to feature.
Norway should stick with their 4-3-3. Nyland starts in goal behind Ryerson, Ajer and Østigård. Ødegaard pulls the strings in midfield while Haaland leads the line. The striker has already shown sharp form with a brace against Senegal. France line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Maignan between the posts and Mbappé up top. Dembélé and the attacking options around him give them plenty of width.
Standings show France first on goal difference after two matches, Norway just behind on six points apiece. This finale feels like a straight shootout for the top position. Haaland and Ødegaard carry Norway's threat, yet Mbappé remains the standout name on the other side.
France hold a slight quality edge that could prove decisive over 90 minutes. Norway will press high and look to exploit transitions, but the French counter looks potent. Expect a tight contest where one moment of quality decides it.
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France win @1.85 — better squad depth and superior goal difference give them the edge in this top-of-the-table clash.
Over 2.5 goals @1.90 — both teams have scored freely in recent World Cup matches, with Norway's last four games all clearing the line.
Haaland anytime goalscorer @1.75 — the striker is in prime scoring form after netting twice against Senegal and looks set to start.
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