
Solbakken defends Haaland rest in World Cup group finale against France
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said he rested star Erling Haaland (and others) for the World Cup group-stage finale vs. France to protect tired players after long minutes, a move he defended despite fans’ calls to play him; Norway lost 4-1, Haaland remains a Golden Boot contender, and he’s set to return for the knockout round against Ivory Coast in Dallas.
