Why Erling Haaland Didn't Play In Norway's 4-1 Loss To France: 'It's A No-Brainer'

Coach Ståle Solbakken rested Erling Haaland and nine regulars to prioritize freshness over winning the group.
France beat Norway 4-1 — Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to secure top spot.
Norway still advanced and will face Ivory Coast in the knockout round; many fans were disappointed to miss seeing Haaland live.