World Cup 2026 official line-ups: Norway vs. France and Senegal vs. Iraq

World Cup 2026 official line-ups: Norway vs. France and Senegal vs. Iraq France start Serie A players Mike Maignan and Manu Koné, but Norway surprisingly rotate their squad for this clash at the top of their World Cup group, while Senegal face Iraq. They both kick off at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST) and conclude Group I. epa11726513 Italy’s midfielder Sandro Tonali (L) and France’s midfielder Manu Kone struggle for the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Italy and France at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 17 November 2024. EPA-EFE/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO Going into the final game, both France and Norway have six points and have practically booked their place in the next phase, so this is a head-to-head for top spot. Senegal are confident they can qualify as one of the best third-placed teams if they manage to get three points against Iraq. Norway have surprisingly opted to rotate their starting XI, leaving the likes of Erling Haaland on the bench to begin with. Genoa defender Leo Ostigard and Sassuolo’s Kristjan Thorstvedt get their chance. Roma midfielder Kone gets his second consecutive start for France , along with Milan goalkeeper Maignan, but Adrien Rabiot is rested. Les Bleus will wear black armbands, as coach Didier Deschamps has returned to France following the sad death of his mother. In the other match, Senegal include Como winger Assane Diao. FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 16: Leo Ostigard #4 of Norway scores his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Iraq and Norway at Boston Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) Norway vs. France Norway: Selvik; Aursnes, Falchener, Ostigard, Bjorkan; Berg, Thorstvedt, Aagaard; Bobb, Strand Larsen, Schjelderup France: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Lacroix, Theo Hernandez; Tchouaméni, Koné; Dembélé, Olise, Doué; Mbappé COMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Assane Diao of Como 1907 celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Senegal vs. Iraq Senegal:  Diaw; Diatta, Seck, Niakhaté, Jakobs; I Gueye, L Camara, Diarra; I Mbaye, I Sarr, S Mané Iraq:  Basil; Sulaka, Putros, Hashem, Doski; Al Ammari; Qasem, Jasim, Iqbal, Bayesh; Alhamadi