Erling Haaland and others not starting for Norway against France at the World Cup — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/erling-haaland-and-others-not-starting-for-norway-against-france-at-the-world-cupContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Norway Rests Erling Haaland and Nine Starters in World Cup Loss to Francehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/erling-haaland-and-others-not-starting-for-norway-against-france-at-the-world-cuphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/erling-haaland-and-others-not-starting-for-norway-against-france-at-the-world-cup#u20693Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:55:29 +0000Norway coach Ståle Solbakken benched Erling Haaland and nine other regular starters for a Group I match against France. The decision left Norway in second place after a 4-1 defeat. Solbakken stated the move was necessary for player rest to prioritize longevity in the tournament.What's confirmed:Norway coach Ståle Solbakken benched Erling Haaland and nine other regular starters for the match against France.Norway lost the Group I match to France with a score of 4-1.The loss resulted in Norway finishing second in their group.Ståle Solbakken described the decision to rest players as a no-brainer.