Norway coach rests Haaland and ten players against France
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken announced that he is resting Erling Haaland along with ten other first-team players for their match against France. This decision comes in light of medical tests indicating fatigue affecting several squad members. The move underscores Norway's strategy to prioritize player health. Further developments will follow as the match approaches.
- •Stale Solbakken cites fatigue as the reason for resting players.
- •Norway is set to face France in their next match.
- •Haaland is among ten first-team players being rested.
- •Medical tests prompted the decision on player fatigue.
- •The match situation is currently ongoing.
- 12:35 AMESPN — Norway manager: 'No-brainer' to sit Haaland Fri.
"Norway coach Stale Solbakken said his decision to rest ten first-team players including Erling Haaland against France was a "no-brainer" due to medical tests showing fatigue affecting several members of his squad.
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