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  "path": "/2026/06/26/erling-haaland-not-playing-norway-france-world-cup-28940166/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-26T18:12:09.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Football",
    "Sport",
    "Erling Haaland",
    "France football team",
    "Manchester City FC",
    "Norway",
    "World Cup",
    "Manchester City",
    "Kylian Mbappe",
    "Lionel Messi",
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  "textContent": "Haaland has been named on the bench for tonight’s game (Picture: Visionhaus/Getty Images)\n\nErling Haaland has been left on the bench for Norway’s final World Cup group match against France.\n\nThe Manchester City striker has four goals from his first two matches, level with Kylian Mbappe and one behind leading goal scorer Lionel Messi.\n\nFrance and Norway are level on points ahead of their group finale, meeting in what is a straight shoot out for top spot with both nations already qualified for the knockout stages.\n\nWhile Les Blues have named a strong starting XI, Norway manager Ståle Solbakken has made 10 changes to his side.\n\n##  Don't miss a World Cup moment\n\n(Picture: Getty)\n\n\nWe're witnessing history at this World Cup – our daily newsletter helps you make the most of it. Sign up.\n\nHaaland’s omission from the starting XI is purely a selection decision with his head coach opting to rest him for the last 32 stage.\n\n**_More to follow_**\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Why Erling Haaland is not playing for Norway against France in World Cup"
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