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Why Norway Benched Haaland Against France, and Whether the Gamble Paid Off
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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago
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Norway left Erling Haaland on the bench against France in Boston after making 10 lineup changes. France won 4-1 behind an Ousmane Dembele hat-trick, while Norway now moves on to face Ivory Coast in the round of 32.
- 01Solbakken benched Haaland and changed 10 players against France.
- 02Dembele scored a hat-trick in 25 minutes as France won 4-1.
- 03France finished first with nine points from three group games.
- 04Solbakken said fatigue and recovery time drove the decision.
- 05Norway next plays Ivory Coast in the round of 32.
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