Sources: Norway's Erling Haaland to miss France World Cup clash
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Key Points:
- Erling Haaland will start on the substitutes' bench for Norway in their World Cup Group I match against France, as coach Stale Solbakken plans to rest 10 players.
- Haaland's absence from the starting lineup could impact his chances of winning the Golden Boot, currently tied with Kylian Mbappé on four goals and trailing Lionel Messi by one.
- Both Norway and France have already qualified for the round of 32, with France leading the group on goal difference.
- France needs only a draw to top the group and secure a round-of-32 match against a third-place qualifier, while Norway aims to rest players to keep them fresh for their upcoming knockout game.
- The match outcome will influence potential round-of-16 opponents, with Norway seeking to avoid facing Ivory Coast and Brazil in subsequent rounds.
