Norway vs France live: Mbappé starts, Haaland on the bench in World Cup group decider
Summary
Norway and France are playing a decisive game in Group I of the 2026 World Cup in Boston. Norway is resting star player Erling Haaland on the bench, while France is starting their key striker Kylian Mbappé. Both teams have already secured places in the knockout rounds.Key Facts
- The match decides which team will top Group I in the World Cup.
- Norway’s coach Stale Solbakke is resting several key players, including Haaland.
- France’s coach Didier Deschamps is absent due to his mother's death; assistant Guy Stephan is leading the team.
- Kylian Mbappé is in the starting lineup for France.
- Norway aims to save energy for the knockout stage.
- Both Norway and France have won their first two group games.
- Senegal and Iraq are playing in the other Group I match.
- A moment of silence was held for victims of earthquakes in Venezuela before the game.
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