Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland — two of the most lethal strikers in world football — are set to share the same pitch when France meet Norway in a Group I finale at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, with kick-off at 8:00pm BST / 3:00pm ET.

Both nations have already secured their places in the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but first place in the group remains up for grabs. Finishing top would offer a more favourable draw heading into the knockout rounds, giving each side every incentive to go for the win.

Mbappe and Haaland in electric form

France have been one of the tournament's most impressive sides so far, scoring three goals apiece in victories over Senegal and Iraq. Real Madrid's Mbappe has been at the heart of it all, netting four goals in two appearances — leaving him just two short of Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup scoring record of 18.

Haaland has matched Mbappe's tally exactly, also hitting four goals across Norway's two group games. The Manchester City forward struck twice in a 4-1 win over Iraq and added another brace in a tighter-than-expected 3-2 victory over Senegal, with Ismaila Sarr troubling Norway throughout. Both forwards are firmly in contention for the Golden Boot.

Contrasting routes to the knockouts

Norway are making their first World Cup appearance in 28 years, and manager Stale Solbakken will know that the step up in quality against France is significant. Defenders Kristoffer Ajer and Torbjorn Heggem are expected to face a stern examination from a France front four that has looked devastating throughout the group stage.

France manager Didier Deschamps has an abundance of attacking options at his disposal. Michael Olise has impressed as a creative force, while Ousmane Dembele opened his major tournament account in the 3-0 win over Iraq. Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola add further depth, and Rayan Cherki could be handed a rare start to keep the squad sharp ahead of the knockout rounds.

Where to watch

The match is free-to-watch in several regions. UK viewers can catch the game on ITV 1, with coverage beginning at 7:00pm BST. Australian fans can stream it for free on SBS On Demand. In the US, Fox and its streaming platform Fox One carry the broadcast, with a 3-day free trial currently available at $19.99 per month thereafter. Further free options include RTÉ Player in Ireland, CazéTV on YouTube in Brazil, NOS in the Netherlands, RTBF/VRT in Belgium, SRF/RTS/RSI in Switzerland, and TRT in Turkey.

FourFourTwo predicts a 3-2 France victory in a game where both attacks are expected to create plenty of chances.