The France national football team is leading its group in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after two wins against Senegal and Iraq.

What happened?

France won its first two matches with scores of 3-1 against Senegal and 3-0 against Iraq. Kylian Mbappé scored four goals in two matches.

Why does it matter for the France national football team?

Norway, led by Erling Haaland, is close behind France in the standings. A draw or a win against Norway will be enough for France to retain the top spot in the group.

What's next?

France will face Norway on Friday at 21h to determine who will finish first in the group. | Team | Points | Goals scored | | --- | --- | --- | | France | 6 | 6 | | Norway | 6 | 4 | France's solid goal difference (+5) gives it an edge over Norway.