Norway loses to France: Strand Larsen regrets penalty miss

Norway loses to France in World Cup qualifying. Jørgen Strand Larsen was given the responsibility for the penalty kick, but his shot was easily caught by goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

What happened?

Norway was down 1-3 against France when Oscar Bobb was fouled by Theo Hernández early in the second half. The penalty kick was awarded, and Strand Larsen took the responsibility from the penalty spot.

How did Strand Larsen react?

Strand Larsen was disappointed with his penalty miss and apologizes to all of Norway. He vows to take responsibility again and will work hard to improve.

Norway's next challenge

Norway has a crucial match against Portugal on September 27, 2026. The team must win to keep their hopes of a World Cup spot alive.

Norway has one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three matches. The team must find their way back to winning ways to qualify for the World Cup.