when is erling haaland playing for fifa

Erling Haaland is set to play for Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup , but in the match against France on June 25, 2026, he started on the bench because Norway’s coach rested key players ahead of the knockout stage. Reports said there was no injury concern, and he remained available to come on later.

What that means

• He is not out of the tournament.
• He was rested for that specific game.
• Norway had already qualified, so the move was about freshness, not form or fitness.

Match context

• Norway vs France was a group-stage finale in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• Multiple reports said Haaland began the match as a substitute alongside other starters who were also rotated.

Watching his next games

Haaland’s World Cup matches were listed for broadcast on Fox in the U.S. and on BBC/ITV or SBS depending on region.

TL;DR: Haaland was rested for Norway’s France game, but he is still expected to feature in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.