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Norway coach Solbakken benches Haaland against France in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:03 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Norway coach Solbakken benches Haaland against France in World Cup match

Summary

Norway faced France in a World Cup match on June 27, 2026, where coach Ståle Solbakken chose to bench Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard. Despite already securing qualification, Norway aimed to win the group. The decision led to a heavy 1-4 defeat. Coach Solbakken cited player fatigue as a reason for his selection, believing it would benefit the team moving forward. The loss positions Norway for a challenging knockout stage against Ivory Coast, with a potential matchup against Brazil looming.

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By the Numbers

•Norway loses 1-4 to France in World Cup group match.
•Haaland and Ødegaard were benched amid player fatigue concerns.
•Norway aims for deep tournament run despite tough knockout bracket.
•Next up, Norway faces Ivory Coast in the round of 32.

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1:03 PMYahoo Sports — 🤯 Was he happy with it?! Why Haaland was left on the bench

What they're saying

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It came as a huge surprise when Norway coach Solbakken announced his lineup yesterday ahead of the match against France. The names of the two absolute superstars, Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, ...
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