France announces starting XI against Norway as Haaland takes a seat on the bench

France announced its starting XI against Norway, with Haaland remaining on the bench due to strategic player rotation aimed at knockout matches. Simultaneously, Iraq revealed its starting lineup for the World Cup match against Senegal. This appearance marks Iraq's return to the World Cup after 40 years, highlighting the evolving global football landscape and the increasing opportunities for diverse nations to participate in the tournament. Both teams have finalized their rosters for these critical international fixtures.