Konstantin Ghenic criticizes Stale Solbakken for resting Norway's main players. France lost 1-4 at the 2026 World Cup.

Konstantin Genisch, a Russian sports commentator and host, expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision of Norwegian national team coach Stale Solbakken. That allows key players to rest in the game against the French national team in the 2026 World Cup Group I match in Boston. on Friday, June 26, with this match ending with a score of 1-4, favoring France to win. The game saw Norway rotate to 10 positions, with Erling Haaland and several key players not playing. Before Norway had to play in the first knockout round. Meet the national team of Côte d'Ivoire “Norway has 10 position changes, each team has its own plan. Of course, the coach knows what he's doing. I don't agree. But it is the coach's choice. We'll see how Norway plays in the round of 16,” Genic said on Match TV, adding: "Solbakken has prevented us from seeing the confrontation of two strikers (Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland). This Norwegian team should be easier to play against Sweden than against Cote d'Ivoire." The 2026 World Cup will be played from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Хорватия — Гана: Петар Сучич открыл счёт на 31-й минуте в матче ЧМ-2026](https://futbolmir.com/ru/news/31-2026)