France edges closer to knockout stage with convincing win

The French national team won their third match in a row in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, beating Norway 4-1 on Friday night. This result allows them to secure their top spot in group I.

What happened?

France took the best of Norway thanks to a hat-trick by Ousmane Dembélé. The success of the Blues directs them towards a round of 16 match against Sweden.

Why does this matter for France?

The Swedish press is already commenting on the possibility of a match between the two teams. According to L'Equipe, out of 51 possible cases, 49 lead to Sweden.

What are the players and coaches saying?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic estimated that the Blues were at « another level ». He added that the only chance for an opponent was when the Blues relaxed.

The Blues are currently on a streak of three consecutive wins, with a record of 4W-0D-1L in their last five matches. Their next match will be on 2026-09-25 against Turkey.