Norway makes 10 changes without Haaland, loses heavily to France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:19 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Norway lost 4-1 to France at Boston Stadium on June 26 after leaving star striker Erling Haaland on the bench. Manager Stale Solbakken opted for 10 changes, citing player fatigue and the team's qualification for the knockout stage as reasons for the lineup alteration. Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick, helping France secure the top position in Group I. Norway will now travel to Arlington, Texas for a knockout match against Ivory Coast on June 30.
- •Norway lost 4-1 to France in their last group match.
- •Erling Haaland was benched for the first time since 2024.
- •Ousmane Dembele scored three goals in the first half.
- •Norway's next match is against Ivory Coast on June 30.
- •They are traveling 1,100 miles for the knockout game.
- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out
- 11:19 PMBBC Sport — Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out
"Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.
"Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:19 PMRest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out
Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 11:19 PMRest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out
Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.
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