The final day of World Cup group stage play is Friday, featuring six matches with critical implications for the knockout rounds. The marquee matchup is Norway vs. France at 3 p.m. ET on FOX. This Group I decider pits two unbeaten teams and the tournament's top scorers-Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé-against each other. France advances as group winners with a draw due to superior goal differential.
In Group H, former champions Spain and Uruguay meet at 8 p.m. ET. Uruguay, managed by Marcelo Bielsa, needs a win to advance. Spain is unbeaten in 33 competitive matches. The Group H elimination match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia runs concurrently, with the winner likely advancing.
The night concludes with Group G. Belgium faces New Zealand at 11 p.m. ET in Vancouver, needing a win to advance. Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, plays Iran in Seattle; a draw clinches advancement for Egypt, while Iran must win to have a chance. All matches air on FOX or FS1.