Haaland benched as Norway prioritizes World Cup knockouts over France clash
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Norway boss Ståle Solbakken rotated 10 players and benched Erling Haaland for the decisive group game against France to preserve energy for the knockout rounds after securing six points from wins over Iraq and Senegal; Haaland remains focused on team success rather than chasing the Golden Boot, while France fielded its first-choice lineup.
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