Reigning world champions France only got 1-1 at home against Bosnia-Herzegovina, who are still chasing their first victory in the World Cup qualifiers, after Jules Koundé received a red card in the pursuit of a winning goal.
The Sevilla defender abruptly hijacked Sead Kolasinac at the beginning of the second half and the Arsenal player limped off the pitch and was later forced to break the match.
Then the score was 1-1 and France managed to keep away with one man less.
In Oslo, Norway offered a bang when the team fought to 1-1 against the Netherlands.
Dortmund star Erling Braut Haaland stayed ahead and rolled in 1-0 for the Reds in the 20th minute, before Ajax Davy Klaassen equalized 17 minutes later.
The guests took over more in the second half but had to settle for a cross, their first in the group after two wins and one loss.
Norway is in the top battle in Group G, in fourth place but only one point behind leading Turkey and on the same points as second Netherlands and third Montenegro.
In Group H, Croatia played 0-0 away against Russia.