A few days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the status of the France team has not changed. Finalists of the previous edition, the Blues are placed second in the list of favorites, just behind Spain.
However, Didier Deschamps and his men were not spoiled by the draw for the group stage. If Iraq should suffer, between Senegal, the reigning African champion, and Norway, there will be pitfalls to avoid.
Concerning Norway, the threat seems to be confirmed with the first friendly match played by the Scandinavians as part of their preparation: a 3-1 victory against Sweden this Monday evening.
Norway has assets, France is warned
Without Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, the Norwegians made the difference by scoring three goals in the first half. A double for Jorgen Strand Larsen (8th, 37th), the Crystal Palace striker, a goal for Antonio Nusa (18th), the Leipzig winger, and the matter was quickly over.
The Stalle Solbakken players thus confirm this offensive potential glimpsed in qualifying, with the cards made against Italy (3-0 in the first leg, 4-1 in the return), against Israel (5-0) and especially against Moldova, who took 16-1 in two matches. The Blues will not be able to say that they were not warned…
