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2026 World Cup: Dayot Upamecano, the leader of the French defense, faces the Haaland menace
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2026 World Cup: Dayot Upamecano, the leader of the French defense, faces the Haaland menace

Le Monde (English) · Jun 26, 2026, 12:27 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Upamecano, who plays for Bayern Munich, faces the daunting task of limiting Manchester City striker Erling Haaland's influence on Friday, in the high-stakes match between France and Norway.

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