Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
Kickoff: 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
Competition: FIFA International Fixture (2026 World Cup Cycle)
Broadcast: FOX Sports / Telemundo / FIFA+
Venue Information — Levi’s Stadium
Location: Santa Clara, California
Capacity: ~68,500
Pitch Type: Natural grass
Playing Conditions: Wide pitch, favors possession‑heavy teams
Historical Tendencies:
Low‑to‑moderate scoring
Technical sides thrive due to surface quality
Weather Forecast (Santa Clara, CA)
Temperature: 74°F at kickoff
Wind: 7 mph, light breeze across the pitch
Humidity: 52%
Conditions: Clear, dry, ideal for high‑tempo football Impact: Perfect conditions for France’s pace and Norway’s direct play.
Injury Report
Norway
Erling Haaland — ACTIVE (rested in previous friendly, fully fit)
Martin Ødegaard — ACTIVE (minor ankle knock earlier in camp, cleared)
Alexander Sørloth — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring tightness)
Kristoffer Ajer — OUT (groin strain)
Morten Thorsby — OUT (knee inflammation)
France
Kylian Mbappé — ACTIVE (minor thigh tightness monitored)
Antoine Griezmann — ACTIVE (full training)
Aurélien Tchouaméni — OUT (foot injury)
Dayot Upamecano — DAY‑TO‑DAY (calf tightness)
Eduardo Camavinga — ACTIVE (minutes expected to be managed)
Team Records & Recent Form
Norway (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 5–3–2
Goals For: 17
Goals Against: 12
Trend: Improving defensive structure; reliant on Haaland for goals; midfield creativity inconsistent without Ødegaard at full strength.
France (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 7–2–1
Goals For: 21
Goals Against: 8
Trend: Elite form; deep squad rotation; attack remains world‑class even with injuries.
Tactical & Player Matchups
Erling Haaland (NOR) vs. William Saliba (FRA)
Haaland’s physicality vs. Saliba’s elite positioning
France must deny service; Norway must counter quickly Edge: Even
Martin Ødegaard (NOR) vs. N’Golo Kanté (FRA)
Ødegaard’s creativity vs. Kanté’s ball‑winning
Key battle for midfield control Edge: France
Kylian Mbappé (FRA) vs. Norway’s Right Side
Norway’s fullback depth weakened by injuries
Mbappé’s pace is a major mismatch Edge: France
Antoine Griezmann (FRA) vs. Norway’s Defensive Midfield
Griezmann thrives between the lines
Norway struggles when pulled out of shape Edge: France
Series History
All‑Time Meetings
France leads: 4 wins
Norway: 1 win
Draws: 1
Recent Meeting
France 2–1 Norway (2022 Friendly)
France dominated possession; Norway dangerous on counters.
Betting Trends
Norway
6 of last 8: BTTS (Yes)
Haaland has scored in 5 of last 7
Norway conceded first in 4 straight matches
France
7 of last 10: Over 2.5
France scored 2+ goals in 8 of last 10
Mbappé has scored or assisted in 9 straight appearances
MATCH ODDS
Norway + 475
France – 210
Draw + 310
Over 2.5 – 115 Under 2.5 – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026
