Is Erling Haaland playing today? Norway makes lineup decision vs France
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – Norway will have an opportunity to finish atop Group I if it can win its 2026 World Cup match against France on Friday, June 26.
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Norway will initially look to achieve that goal without the services of its star player, Erling Haaland.
Haaland was not included in Norway's starting lineup for its match against France, with the team resting a number of key players, having already clinched passage through to the round of 32 – guaranteed to finish either first or second in Group I
Captain Martin Ødegaard also hits the bench with Norway making wholesale changes. Both Premier League stars will be available off the bench for Friday's pivotal match. Making his World Cup debut, Haaland scored two goals in each of Norway's first two games, wins over Iraq and Senegal.
Norway needs a victory to win the group, while a draw or loss would see France finish atop Group I.
Norway starting lineup vs. France
Below is a full look at Norway's starting lineup against France.
Goalkeeper:
- Egil Selvik
Defenders:
- Leo Ostigard
- Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
- Henrik Falchener
Midfielders:
- Patrick Berg
- Fredrik Aursnes
- Kristian Thorstvedt
- Thelo Aasgaard
- Andreas Schjelderup
- Oscar Bobb
Forwards:
- Jorgen Strand Larsen
Group I standings
Here's a look at the Group I standings ahead of Friday's final group stage matches.
- France – 6 points (+5 goal differential)
- Norway – 6 points (+4 goal differential)
- Senegal – 0 points (-3 goal differential)
- Iraq – 0 points (-6 goal differential)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Erling Haaland playing today? Norway makes lineup decision vs France