Haaland downplays significance of Norway's match against France
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Erling Haaland expresses a relaxed attitude toward Norway's upcoming Group I clash against France on Friday. He mentioned that he does not think much about the match, stating that he believes France will likely secure a victory over Norway. This encounter holds considerable importance for both teams as they vie for advancement in the tournament. Norway's performance is crucial to their hopes of qualification.
- •Haaland plays down the match's importance ahead of Friday's clash.
- •He suggests France will 'probably win' against Norway.
- •The Group I match is essential for both teams' qualification aspirations.
- 3:25 PMESPN Soccer — Haaland 'couldn't care too much' about France
"Erling Haaland has played down the magnitude of Norway's decisive Group I clash and Kylian Mbappé and France on Friday by saying Les Bleus "will probably win against us."
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