One of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage arrives on Friday, June 26, as Norway and France meet in a decisive Group I showdown at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium).
The top spot in the group may be at stake, and broadcasters have sent one of their best commentary crews to cover the game.
In the U.S., Fox Sports will have veteran play-by-play man Ian Darke and former USMNT star Landon Donovan on the analysis. The pair has emerged as one of Fox's top international tournament commentators.
Ian Darke and Landon Donovan Lead Fox's Coverage for Norway vs. France
Throughout his career, Darke has been a part of several FIFA World Cups, UEFA European Championships, Premier League seasons, Champions League finals, and many other international games' broadcast teams. Thus, it makes him one of the most respected voices in soccer.
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Donovan, meanwhile, brings the perspective of one of the greatest American players of all time. The former U.S. men's national team captain has become a regular analyst for Fox Sports since retiring and provides tactical insight throughout the network's World Cup broadcasts.
The match will also be covered in great detail internationally, with several broadcasters covering the match, according to the Internet Commentator Database.
Kelly Cates, Ian Dennis, and Pat Nevin will be the crew for BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Online Sports, and BBC Sounds App.
Australian fans will be able to see it on SBS and SBS On Demand, while French fans will be able to follow the match on M6 and M6+. Norwegian viewers will be able to watch TV2 Direkte and TV2 Play, while a number of other international broadcasters will broadcast their own commentary teams or the official FIFA world feed.
The match will be one of the highlights of the group stage, as both teams are still chasing top spot in the group.
