The France national football team is preparing to face Norway this Friday. Ousmane Dembélé, already started in the first two matches, may be preserved for this next match.

What is the plan for Dembélé ?

The staff of the France national football team is closely monitoring Dembélé's workload after a long season with several injuries. Two options are being considered to replace him: installing Michael Olise as a playmaker or repositioning Michael Olise on the right side.

The France national football team won their last match 3-0 against Iraq on June 22, 2026. | Match | Date | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | France - Iraq | 2026-06-22 | 3-0 |

Who will play instead of Dembélé ?

Kylian Mbappé is expected to start for the third consecutive time. The French striker is already decisive since the beginning of the competition with 4 goals in 2 matches.

The next match of the France national football team will be against Norway on June 26, 2026. | Next match | Date | Opponent | | --- | --- | --- | | France - Norway | 2026-06-26 | Norway |