World Cup 2026 betting tips: Norway vs France odds and predictions; Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe set to face off
France and Norway meet in one of the standout fixtures of the FIFA World Cup group stage on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland taking centre stage in a clash that could have significant implications for both Group I and the Golden Boot race.
Both nations have already secured qualification for the knockout stages, but top spot remains up for grabs heading into the contest at Gillette Stadium.
France have lived up to their billing as one of the tournament favourites, while Norway have emerged as one of the surprise packages of World Cup 2026 thanks largely to Haaland's goalscoring exploits.
Odds provided by Betway and subject to change.
Match winner odds
France win – 1.65
Draw – 4.10
Norway win – 4.50
France enter the match as deserved favourites.
Didier Deschamps' side have looked composed throughout the tournament and possess greater depth across the pitch. Led by Mbappe and supported by the likes of Ousmane Dembele, France have consistently found ways to create and convert chances.
Norway, however, have shown they are capable of troubling any opponent with Haaland leading the line.
Prediction: France to win
While Norway have impressed, France appear to have more routes to victory and should have enough quality to edge a competitive encounter.
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Both teams to score
Yes – 1.66
This market stands out immediately.
Norway have scored freely throughout the tournament, with Haaland already among the leading scorers at the World Cup.
France, meanwhile, have found the net regularly through Mbappe and Dembele while creating a high volume of chances.
With two attack-minded teams and two elite strikers on display, goals at both ends look likely.
Tip: Both teams to score
Anytime goalscorer
Kylian Mbappe – 1.92
Mbappe continues to build momentum in the Golden Boot race and has been at the centre of almost everything positive France have produced.
The France captain has scored consistently throughout the tournament and remains one of the most dangerous forwards in world football.
Erling Haaland – 2.46
Haaland has already registered two braces at World Cup 2026 and arrives in excellent form.
Norway's attack is built around creating opportunities for their star striker, making him a strong contender to find the net once again.
Tip: Mbappe anytime goalscorer
The price remains attractive considering both his form and France's expected share of possession.
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First goalscorer market
Kylian Mbappe – 4.30
Erling Haaland – 5.80
Ousmane Dembele – 6.40
Mbappe's tendency to start games aggressively makes him an appealing option in this market.
The forward has consistently looked to impose himself early in matches and remains France's most likely route to an opening goal.
Value pick: Mbappe first goalscorer
Best bet
Both teams to score – 1.66
France's quality makes them favourites, but Norway have demonstrated enough attacking threat to suggest they can contribute to the scoring.
With Mbappe and Haaland both in excellent form, backing goals at both ends appears one of the strongest selections available.
Correct score prediction
France 2-1 Norway
Norway should pose a threat through Haaland, but France's superior depth and attacking options could prove decisive over 90 minutes.
Expect a competitive contest, moments of quality from both star forwards and a match that lives up to its billing as one of the highlights of the group stage.
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