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Mbappe v Haaland: Who is more important for their country?
Key takeaways
- Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have both scored four goals at the 2026 World Cup
- Two of the greatest forwards in world football will go head-to-head at Boston Stadium on Friday, as France and Kylian Mbappe take on Norway and Erling Haaland.
- Both nations have won their opening two group-stage matches at the World Cup, helped by devastating displays from their star strikers.
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Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have both scored four goals at the 2026 World Cup
Two of the greatest forwards in world football will go head-to-head at Boston Stadium on Friday, as France and Kylian Mbappe take on Norway and Erling Haaland.
Both nations have won their opening two group-stage matches at the World Cup, helped by devastating displays from their star strikers. Mbappe and Haaland have each scored twice in both of their opening games, leaving them on four goals for the tournament. Lionel Messi leads the race for the Golden Boot with five.
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