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Norway Stuns Media With Second-Tier Lineup Before France Clash
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First reported by Walla · Jun 26, 2026
What happened
Norway coach Stale Solbakken is expected to rest his strongest players against France in a World Cup group game. Norwegian and French media called the move shocking, especially because Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard are reportedly benched. Christian Karembeu said fans had expected Haaland to face Kylian Mbappe.
- 01Solbakken is set to field a heavily rotated Norway lineup against France.
- 02The match is for first place in the World Cup group.
- 03Norwegian media called the decision shocking and unprecedented.
- 04Haaland and Odegaard are reportedly among the players rested.
- 05Christian Karembeu said fans expected Haaland against Mbappe.
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