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Mbappe and Haaland face off in crucial World Cup group stage match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:05 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Mbappe and Haaland face off in crucial World Cup group stage match

Summary

Kylian Mbappe's France and Erling Haaland's Norway meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough as the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches its conclusion. Both teams are vying for knockout stage positions, with Norway advancing after wins over Iraq and Senegal. This matchup marks a potential opportunity for Norway to achieve their first World Cup victory against European opponents. Mbappe, who is tied as the second-top scorer in World Cup history, aims to extend his scoring streak after netting two goals in each of France's previous matches. The match is under current scrutiny due to goalkeeping performances and the design of the new World Cup ball, ‘Trionda,’ which has sparked debate regarding its predictability.

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By the Numbers

•France and Norway clash at Gillette Stadium in Group I.
•Norway has already secured progress to the knockout stage.
•Mbappe has scored 16 World Cup goals, tying him for second all-time.
•Haaland seeks to become the third player with a brace in three World Cup matches.
•Debate continues over goalkeepers' struggles with the new 'Trionda' ball.

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6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mbappe meets Haaland in blockbuster clash, Trionda debate takes centre stage

What they're saying

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With the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup drawing to a close, the stakes are getting higher as the race for the knockout phase heats up.Read on as we take a closer look at the main talking point...
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