Episode
Haaland Benchmarked for Tournament Success
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 102
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Summary
Norway stunned the world by benching superstar Erling Haaland for their crunch match against France—despite already securing knockout stage entry. Manager Ståle Solbakken pulled off a radical lineup overhaul, making ten changes including dropping the entire attack, to prioritize rest and mental sharpness for high-stakes knockout games. With France fielding their strongest XI, Norway’s gamble paid off as Solbakken’s philosophy—team over individual glory—proved decisive. Haaland, focused on collective success, stayed sidelined to conserve energy for what matters most: advancing deep into the tournament. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3c81691c6fc96dbc