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Erling Haaland praises France ahead of Norway's final group match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Erling Haaland praises France ahead of Norway's final group match
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Erling Haaland expressed respect for France ahead of Norway's final group stage match at Boston Stadium on June 26. After a 3-2 victory over Senegal, Haaland acknowledged that France is likely to win both their match and the tournament. Norway will not field several regular starters, prioritizing rest after qualifying for the knockout round for the first time since 1998. The match remains in progress as both teams prepare to compete.

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  • •Norway faces France on June 26 at Boston Stadium.
  • •Haaland noted France's superior performance expectations.
  • •Norway previously defeated Senegal, 3-2.
  • •Several key players for Norway are not starting against France.
  • •This marks Norway's first knockout round appearance since 1998.
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  • 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Norway's Erling Haaland on France. 'Probably going to win against us'
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Norway's Erling Haaland had high praise for the France national team ahead of the World Cup match at Boston Stadium.

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