Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as France face Norway in a crucial Group I decider.After clinching a place in the last 32 with the win over Senegal, Haaland insisted he was nonplussed at the prospect of facing France -- who he regards as favourites for the tournament -- and laughed off suggestions that Norway were title contenders.
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