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What's at stake in Group I, including spot in knockout round at Dallas Stadium
By Charles Nichelson, John Marshall | The Associated Press and Sanjesh Singh at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
France and Norway have qualified for the knockout phase; it’s just a matter of who finishes first in Group I. If France wins or draws, they’re headed to New York for the Round of 32. Norway needs a win. The team that finishes second will play Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday, June 30, at noon at Dallas S...
Key takeaway If France wins or draws, they’re headed to New York for the Round of 32.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The matchup between France and Norway at Dallas Stadium has significant implications for local soccer fans, as the winner will determine which team heads to New York for the Round of 32 and which team stays in Dallas to face Côte d’Ivoire. With Norway's star striker Erling Haaland chasing the Golden Boot, his performance against France will be closely watched by the Dallas crowd. The fact that the team finishing second in Group I will play at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, June 30, means that local fans will have another opportunity to see world-class soccer in their own city, regardless of the outcome of the France-Norway game. This will be a welcome boost to the local economy, as soccer fans from across the region are likely to attend the game, supporting local businesses and showcasing the city's ability to host major international sporting events.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
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What is this story about? France and Norway have qualified for the knockout phase; it’s just a matter of who finishes first in Group I. If France wins or draws, they’re headed to New York for the Round of 32. Norway needs a win. The team that finishes second will play Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday, June 30, at noon at Dallas S...
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