Mbappe Starts for France, Haaland Benched as Norway Make 10 Changes
Short overview
Kylian Mbappe starts for France in a full-strength lineup, while Erling Haaland is not in the starting XI for Norway, who made 10 changes to their team.
Kylian Mbappe is in the starting lineup for France, who have fielded a full-strength side. In contrast, Erling Haaland does not start for Norway, as the team made 10 changes to their lineup.
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