Norway chose to substitute ten players in the match against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Experts disagree on whether the team selection was correct or not.

What happened in the match?

Norway played against France and chose to substitute many players. France fielded almost their entire first team.

Why is it important for Norway?

The team selection can have a significant impact on Norway's chances in the tournament. Ståle Solbakken explains that the decision to substitute players was a necessary choice to give Norway the best possible conditions.

What's next for Norway?

Norway will play against Ivory Coast in Dallas on June 30. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | June 30 | Ivory Coast | Dallas | Norway has a short time between matches and must be well prepared.

Experts' opinion

Experts disagree on the team selection. Frank Leboeuf believes that France should have rested their stars. Don Hutchison supports Solbakken's decision and believes that playing with the second team gives harmony to the player group. Craig Burley disagrees and believes that Norway should have played with their best team.

Norway's next match

Norway will play against Ivory Coast in Dallas on June 30. The match will be played at 12.00 local time, 19.00 in Norway. Norway must be well prepared and have a good strategy to win the match. Norway has a recent form of 1W-1D-1L and must prepare for the next match. Norway will play against Portugal at home on September 27. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | September 27 | Portugal | Home | Norway must be well prepared and have a good strategy to win the match.