The penultimate day of group stage games could produce one of the most spectacular encounters of the tournament so far when Erling Haaland and Norway take on Kylian Mbappé and France to determine who will win Group I.
Elsewhere, Uruguay need a positive result against European champions Spain to stand any realistic chance of making the knockout rounds. Marcelo Bielsa and his players have a point to prove after an underwhelming opening two performances.
Belgium have also disappointed up to this point and are winless in their last four World Cup matches.
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Norway v France
Time (ET): 3pm
Stadium: Boston Stadium
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: ITV1 (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Norway have lived up to their billing as dark horses by beating Iraq and Senegal in their first two World Cup matches, scoring seven goals in the process. Haaland and Martin Ødegaard have both hit their stride early and are already demonstrating their ability to pick apart even the strongest defensive line.
France have also made a strong early impression, scoring six goals in back-to-back wins over Senegal and Iraq. Mbappé has helped himself to four goals so far while Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola have also contributed to arguably the most fearsome attack in the tournament.
Player to watch: Michael Olise, France – The Bayern Munich forward operates as a No 10 for the national team and is the creative force behind France’s forward line. Olise continues to grow into one of the game’s best all-round attackers.
What to read
France team guide
Norway team guide
Senegal v Iraq
Time (ET): 3pm
Stadium: Toronto Stadium
How to watch
United States: FS1 / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: ITV4 (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Senegal have yet to get going after suffering back-to-back defeats to France and Norway. However, the African giants have more to offer and could still make the tournament’s knockout rounds with a dominant performance and result.
Iraq had the misfortune of landing in the most challenging group at this World Cup and their task won’t get much easier against Senegal. Graham Arnold’s side have struggled defensively and that could continue today against a talented attack.
Player to watch: Ismaïla Sarr, Senegal – The Crystal Palace winger has been a consistent threat for Senegal so far, knifing in behind opponents from the right side.
What to read
Senegal team guide
Iraq team guide
Cabo Verde v Saudi Arabia
Time (ET): 8pm
Stadium: Houston Stadium
How to watch
United States: FS1 / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: ITV4 (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Cape Verde have been one of the best underdog stories of the World Cup so far and have given themselves a strong chance of making it out of Group H. But can the Blue Sharks impose their own game on an opponent after playing with their backs to the wall against Uruguay and Spain?
Saudi Arabia started their tournament with an admirable draw against Uruguay, but haven’t won a World Cup game since 2022 when they memorably got the better of Lionel Messi and Argentina. Georgios Donis must get more out of his attacking players to make the knockout rounds.
Player to watch: Vozinha, Cape Verde – The 40-year-old goalkeeper has been one of the unexpected stars of the World Cup and will have at least one more opportunity to demonstrate his shot-stopping ability.
What to read
Cape Verde team guide
Saudi Arabia team guide
Uruguay v Spain
Time (ET): 8pm
Stadium: Guadalajara Stadium
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: ITV1 (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Uruguay haven’t played much like a Bielsa team at this World Cup so far. The 1930 and 1950 winners have struggled for creativity and have been one-dimensional in the final third in draws against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. To make the knockout rounds, Uruguay must show more variety.
Spain bounced back from their underwhelming opener against Cape Verde to put four past Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal’s return gave the European champions a much-needed direct threat, which opened up space and restored faith that Spain will be as strong as was predicted before the start of the tournament.
Player to watch: Lamine Yamal, Spain – The 18-year-old is Spain’s biggest difference-maker and the player who makes everything click for them in the final third. Without him, they simply don’t have the necessary invention.
What to read
Spain team guide
Uruguay team guide
Egypt v Iran
Time (ET): 11pm
Stadium: Seattle Stadium
How to watch
United States: FS1 / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC Two (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Fresh from their maiden World Cup win, Egypt can now make the knockout rounds for the first time in their history with a draw against Iran. Mohamed Salah and Co have shown their ability to play on the counter, as they did against Belgium, but also their capacity against a low block, like New Zealand’s.
Iran held Belgium to a goalless draw that demonstrated their defensive resolve. Amid difficult circumstances, Team Melli have proved themselves as difficult to beat, although they might have to impose themselves more forcibly in the opposition half to take the game to Egypt on Friday.
Player to watch: Mohamed Salah, Egypt – The former Liverpool winger became Egypt’s all-time top scorer by finding the back of the net against New Zealand and will be a threat once again against Iran.
New Zealand v Belgium
Time (ET): 11pm
Stadium: BC Place Vancouver
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC One (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
New Zealand might have suffered defeat to Egypt in their last outing, but the team placed 85th in the Fifa rankings have made a positive impact so far, scoring in each of their two outings. Friday’s encounter with Belgium, however, could be their toughest test.
Belgium have struggled to get going. Their only goal in two games was an own goal and Rudi Garcia appears to be scrambling for answers. The Red Devils clearly have talent, but have yet to find the right formula. This could be their last chance to hit their stride.
Player to watch: Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium – The Napoli playmaker is Belgium’s primary creative force and will have the onus placed on him to break down a New Zealand side that will be set up in a low defensive block for the most part.
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