The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage closes with high‑stakes matchups. Norway faces France, pitting Erling Haaland against Kylian Mbappé in a battle for top spot.

Meanwhile, Senegal confronts Iraq for third place, Cape Verde challenges Saudi Arabia for a rare knockout berth, and Spain meets Uruguay. Egypt, led by Mo Salah, plays Iran while New Zealand faces Belgium.

These games decide the final group standings, reshaping knockout paths and affecting travel schedules. Nations fighting for advancement must balance squad depth and strategy, as every point could determine a country’s historic World Cup legacy.