France faces Norway this Friday for the 2026 World Cup. But what's behind the 1922 Norway-France match, erased from history by the FFFA?

What happened in 1922?

The first match between France and Norway took place on June 11, 1922. France lost with a score of 7 to 0. Coach Maurice Wuillaume had called up twelve players for the tour, including nine who would make their first selection.

Why was this match erased?

The FFFA asked that the match not be considered official by FIFA, due to the humiliating score. The Norwegians declined the proposal and FIFA, with French president Jules Rimet, maintained the match in the archives.

What's the head-to-head record between the two teams?

The two teams have faced each other several times since 1922. The last match between the two teams took place in 2014, with a French victory with a score of 4 to 0. Here is the head-to-head record between the two teams: | Match | Date | Score | | --- | --- | --- | | Norway-France | June 11, 1922 | 7-0 | | France-Norway | October 28, 1923 | 0-2 | | France-Norway | 2014 | 4-0 |

France is currently in form, with a streak of three consecutive wins. Their last match was a 3-0 win against Iraq on June 22, 2026. Here is their recent form: | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | France 3-0 Iraq (2026-06-22) | | Recent form | 4W-0D-1L (WWWLW) | | Next match | France-Norway (2026-06-26) |