Haaland and Mbappé prepare for clash as Scotland's fate hangs in balance

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:56 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Haaland and Mbappé prepare for clash as Scotland's fate hangs in balance

Summary

The World Cup 2026 news blog highlights a significant day of competition with a focus on Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé facing off. Several teams, including Sweden and Côte d’Ivoire, qualified for the knockout stage yesterday, intensifying the pressure on Scotland, which is precariously close to being eliminated from the tournament. Today's matches are set to impact the final standings as teams vie for advancement in the knockout round. Coverage continues throughout the day as developments unfold.

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By the Numbers

•Haaland and Mbappé are set to meet in a key matchup.
•Sweden and Côte d’Ivoire have advanced to the knockout stage.
•Scotland's qualification hangs by a thread.
•Further updates on today's matches will follow.

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6:56 AMThe Guardian Sport — World Cup 2026: Haaland and Mbappé face off, Scotland still left in limbo – live

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⚽ Latest news from day 15 | Haaland v Mbappé in data ⚽ Third-place table | Player guide | Bracketology | Mail us Hello and welcome to today’s World Cup news blog where we will recap yesterday’s action, as well as teeing up today’s games and any news that drops in between. Several teams qualified for the knockout stage yesterday including Sweden and Côte d’Ivoire. The implications of those has seen teams like Scotland are hanging on by a thread to remain in the competition. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Sarah Rendell

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