Mbappé vs. Haaland: France-Norway, the group's most anticipated clash

France and Norway are set to clash for the top position in Group I of the World Cup, with both teams having already secured their spots in the knockout phase. A draw would be sufficient for the reigning world champions, France, to finish at the summit of the group.

This encounter marks a historic first between the two nations at a World Cup tournament. In their 16 previous meetings across all competitions, France has a dominant record, including a 4-0 victory in a friendly match in May 2014. Norway's last win against France dates back to a European Championship qualifier in June 1987.

Norway's starting lineup shows significant changes, with a 4-3-3 formation and only one player retaining their position. Key players like Haaland, Sorloth, Odegaard, and Nusa are listed as substitutes. France will deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, also with several alterations to their starting eleven, including changes in defense, midfield, and attack.

Both teams enter the match with winning momentum. Norway secured victories against Iraq (4-1) and Senegal (3-2), marking their fourth World Cup appearance and first since 1998. France has won their last five World Cup matches against European nations, a streak Norway has not matched against European opponents in the tournament.