India, June 27 -- Norway's final Group I game against France was supposed to be a showdown between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. But the Norway frontman wasn't named in the playing XI, with Stale Solbakken making 10 changes in total. Haaland didn't even get introduced as a substitute in the second half, even with his side trailing 1-4.

After the match, Solbakken was criticised by fans for his changes. Many also called him out for giving up on the match before it even began. Before the match, first position in Group I was still possible, but a second-strikng side saw those hopes vanish. Other than Haaland, even Martin Odegaard and Antonio Nusa were also benched.

Speaking after the match, Haaland defended his manager's decision and po...