France gears up to face Norway in Boston on Friday, aiming to secure the top spot in Group I. Despite the anticipation, Erling Haaland expressed a nonchalant attitude, stating, "Honestly I don’t care that much. They’re probably going to win against us. They’re probably going to win the whole tournament."

Head coach Didier Deschamps remains focused, taking pride in France's recent victory over Iraq, highlighted by Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Ousmane Dembélé netting his first tournament goal after 20 attempts. Dembélé's performance included a notable assist to Mbappé, showcasing his importance to the squad.

Deschamps commented, "There is no issue with Ousmane... I trust in Ousmane, he knows that, and doing what he did today was important. He’s a decisive player."

Dembélé's statistics from the match were impressive:

• 67 touches
• 3 chances created
• 4 passes in the final third
• 3 ball recoveries

Jules Koundé praised Dembélé, emphasizing the collective effort of the team despite media scrutiny. France's attacking prowess has been evident, creating nine big chances in two games and regaining the ball 47 times in the opponent’s defensive third, second only to Spain.

However, vulnerabilities linger, as the match against Iraq was their first clean sheet in seven matches, with Iraq nearly scoring. As they prepare for Norway, questions remain about the defence and focus, especially given past tournament disappointments.

The upcoming match promises to reveal how France navigates these challenges while maintaining dominance in attack.