Dayot Upamecano prepares to face Erling Haaland in World Cup clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Dayot Upamecano is set to confront Erling Haaland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between France and Norway. With Norway expected to sit its starters, the focus remains on the defensive strategies employed by Upamecano. He has emphasized the importance of body positioning and awareness while marking Haaland, highlighting the need for vigilance due to Haaland's explosive playstyle. Upamecano aims to improve on defensive lapses from previous encounters and is looking to leverage his experience in this crucial match.
- •France faces Norway in a critical Group I match.
- •Upamecano discusses tactics to counter Haaland's scoring threats.
- •Norway may rest key starters for the upcoming game.
- •The match will highlight defensive strategies against top attackers.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Dayot Upamecano is ready to face Erling Haaland, but it might not matter
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