Norway vs. France odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert

First place in World Cup Group I will be on the line when France, second in the FIFA rankings and a tournament favorite, battle Norway, ranked 22nd, on Friday afternoon. France have dominated their first two matches, defeating Senegal 3-1 and Iraq 3-0. Norway have also been impressive with a 4-1 win over Iraq and 3-2 over Senegal. France are looking to win their third-ever World Cup title and first since 2018. They were runners-up in 2022. Norway, meanwhile, are looking to advance out of the group stage for the first time since 1998, the last time they qualified for the World Cup.

Kickoff for France vs. Norway is 3 p.m. ET from Foxborough, Mass. The latest France vs. Norway odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list France at -150 (risk $150 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Norway at +360 and a draw at +360. The over/under for total goals is 3.5.

Before locking in any Norway vs. France picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He's also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. He's also on a 9-5 roll on World Cup picks (+382) Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Green has turned his attention to Norway vs. France in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets. 

One of Green's Norway vs. France predictions: He is leaning Over on total goals (3.5).

Green has also found a critical x-factor and locked in a pair of best bets, including one returning plus-money!

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