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Norway's manager has explained exactly why he left Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard on the bench for the World Cup clash with France.

FIFA denied a request from the French Football Federation ahead of France's clash with Norway.

Norway manager Ståle Solbakken left Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard out of the Group I clash.

He lifted the 1998 World Cup with France.

Henry went in depth about his footballing influences, discipline and fitness regime in an exclusive interview with SPORTbible.

Xabi Alonso is strengthening with another defensive signing, as an England World Cup star could be heading out the door in return.

Haaland gave his take on Norway's chances against France.

It was an eventful evening at Philadelphia Stadium.

Hart was watching the first half of France vs Iraq for BBC Sport and made a very interesting observation.

The match between France and Iraq has already been placed under First Alert - and a second fixture could also be under threat.

A 'severe' weather warning has impacted the Group I clash between France and Iraq.

The two-time World Cup winners take on the Middle Eastern minnows in Philadelphia on June 22.

It comes after reports in Spain claimed Madrid could be willing to spend €200 million on Olise.

Thierry Henry had a priceless response to Zlatan Ibrahimovic firing back at Landon Donovan.

Giroud was in the BBC Sport studio when Mbappé surpassed his record.

The French striker's kit was different from his team-mates' during the side's Group I opener against Senegal.

Ahead of Senegal's World Cup opener against France, we sat down with Ndiaye to chat about his extraordinary journey, as well as the future.

The data has been crunched ahead of this summer's tournament.

Les Bleus are among the favourites to win World Cup 2026 but defender is 'still in pain' less than two weeks before kick-off

"I didn't feel legitimate playing in this World Cup."