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Sources: Haaland to miss France World Cup clash
Key takeaways
- Haaland's absence from the starting line-up will dent his chances of winning the Golden Boot with the Manchester City forward tied on four goals with France star Mbappé and one behind Argentina's Lionel Messi.
- Norway face France with both teams having already secured qualification for the Round of 32 after winning both of their opening games in the group.
- France go into the game as group leaders on goal difference, so a draw for the 2018 World Cup winners will ensure a Round of 32 tie against a third place qualifier in New Jersey next Tuesday.
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Haaland's absence from the starting line-up will dent his chances of winning the Golden Boot with the Manchester City forward tied on four goals with France star Mbappé and one behind Argentina's Lionel Messi.
Norway face France with both teams having already secured qualification for the Round of 32 after winning both of their opening games in the group.
France go into the game as group leaders on goal difference, so a draw for the 2018 World Cup winners will ensure a Round of 32 tie against a third place qualifier in New Jersey next Tuesday.
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