Norway vs France

Erling Haaland doesn't need many balls to do damage: just showing up in the box and going for goal is enough. Even against a defence as strong as France's, his attempts are likely to pass a couple.

When Haaland finds the gap and unleashes his right foot, the power drives the ball onto target. In a clash this charged, an effort from him toward goal is a concrete possibility.

Against the French centre-backs, Haaland will have to scrap for every ball, and at times the physical battle tips over the line. In those tussles, he can find himself committing a foul during play.

Patrick Berg will be asked to plug the French attacking wave, working hard in midfield. In that constant damming, he often loses the timing of his challenge and ends up committing a foul.

Antonio Nusa will look to hurt France on the break, but against their full-backs clean space will be scarce. When he does manage to run at his man, he can win a foul, though it won't be easy.

Kylian Mbappe is a constant threat: he drives, cuts inside and shoots with striking frequency. In a marquee game like this, it's natural to expect more than one attempt from him at goal.

When Mbappe sees the target, his accuracy on the run rarely fails him and the keeper is forced into action. Even against Norway, an effort from him on target is almost a given.

Mbappe turns even half chances into gold, with that blend of pace and composure that makes him special. Seeing him on the scoresheet in a game like this is an ever-present scenario.

Michael Olise cuts in from the right onto his left foot and is happy to go for goal from the edge. With France managing possession, at least one effort from him is an entirely consistent idea.

Ousmane Dembele is unpredictable on the ball and needs no second invitation to shoot with either foot. Even in an intense clash, he's likely to get off at least one effort.

Adrien Rabiot strides forward with those long, loping runs that let him slice through the lines. When the Norwegians can't contain him cleanly, they end up bringing him down.

Beyond building play, Rabiot can join the move all the way into the box and reach a shot. When he arrives from deep, he can find himself trying at least one effort over the ninety minutes.

Theo Hernandez is better known for his attacking gallops than for his covering work. Against Nusa's verve he may have to step in with a tackle, but his role leans more toward going forward than defending.