Erling Haaland, Norway's prominent striker, is set to begin Friday's World Cup group stage finale against France on the bench. The match is scheduled to take place at Boston Stadium.
Haaland's absence from the starting lineup marks a significant development for Norway as they face a strong French team led by Kylian Mbappé in a decisive group stage encounter. The decision impacts Norway's offensive strategy in a game where they need a result to advance in the tournament.