WC26
⚽ MATCH 61 • GROUP STAGE
🇳🇴
Norway
VS
🇫🇷
France
📅 June 26, 20263:00 PM ET🏟️ Gillette Stadium

📍 Boston - Key Locations

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Airport
USA
Country

🇳🇴 Norway

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #44
  • WC Appearances: 3
  • Best Finish: Round of 16 (1998)
  • Coach: Ståle Solbakken
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Erling Haaland
Forward
Manchester City
Martin Ødegaard
Midfielder
Arsenal
Alexander Sørloth
Forward
Atlético Madrid

🎉 Fan Culture

Norwegian support is passionate, often centered around their 'Drillos' tactical era. There is huge excitement and focus on the current generation led by Haaland and Ødegaard.

🎵 "Heia Norge! (Go Norway!)"

🇫🇷 France

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #2
  • WC Appearances: 16
  • Best Finish: Champions (2x)
  • Coach: Didier Deschamps
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Kylian Mbappé
Forward
Real Madrid
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Midfielder
Real Madrid
William Saliba
Defender
Arsenal
Ousmane Dembélé
Winger
Paris Saint-Germain

🎉 Fan Culture

French fan culture is highly patriotic, with supporters often singing the national anthem (La Marseillaise) with fervor. The culture is very diverse, reflecting the team's multi-ethnic composition. The tricolor flag is a constant fixture.

🎵 "La Marseillaise (National Anthem)"

🎟️ Going to this match?

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🚇 Getting to Gillette Stadium

LIMITED TRANSIT

Commuter Rail from South Station + event shuttle. 60-75 min from Boston.

⚠️ RIDESHARE

Uber/Lyft/DiDi

  • • Book early
  • • Expect surge pricing
  • • Allow extra time
🚗 DRIVING

Drive & Park

  • • Pre-book parking if possible
  • • Arrive 2+ hours early
  • • Expect delays leaving

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - Pleasant June
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in Boston

💎 LUXURY

Back Bay

$300-600

Historic brownstones

⭐ MID-RANGE

Seaport

$200-400

Modern waterfront

💰 BUDGET

Foxborough

$150-300

Near stadium

📍 All Lodging Areas

Back Bay
$300-600
Seaport
$200-400
Foxborough
$150-300

🔍 Search Available Lodging in Boston

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

Pleasant June. Highs 24-27°C (75-80°F). Occasional humidity.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Stadium is 30 miles from Boston
  • Book Foxborough hotel for convenience
  • Commuter rail fills up fast

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Norway vs France | Match 61 | Boston - World Cup 2026