Norway makes lineup decision as Erling Haaland sits against France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Norway faces France in their final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup on June 26. Erling Haaland, who has scored four goals in the tournament so far, is not in the starting lineup as the team rests key players after securing advancement to the knockout stage. Captain Martin Ødegaard is also among those benched. Norway aims to win the group with a victory, while a draw or loss would favor France for the top position. The match is currently in progress.
- •Norway plays France at the 2026 World Cup in Foxborough, MA.
- •Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard are on the bench for Norway.
- •Norway has already secured passage to the round of 32.
- •Current Group I standings: France and Norway both have 6 points.
- •A victory for Norway is necessary to finish at the top of the group.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Is Erling Haaland playing today in Norway's match vs. France?
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Is Erling Haaland playing today? Norway makes lineup decision vs France
"Erling Haaland has been a topic of conversation ahead of Norway's 2026 World Cup match vs. France, and we broke down the latest on whether he's playing.
"Erling Haaland scored four goals in Norway's first two World Cup games, but will he be in the lineup for its final group stage match against France?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:04 PMIs Erling Haaland playing today in Norway's match vs. France?
Erling Haaland has been a topic of conversation ahead of Norway's 2026 World Cup match vs. France, and we broke down the latest on whether he's playing.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:43 PMIs Erling Haaland playing today? Norway makes lineup decision vs France
Erling Haaland scored four goals in Norway's first two World Cup games, but will he be in the lineup for its final group stage match against France?
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