Haaland is on a collision course with Mbappé, and ...
Key takeaways
- Norway's 3-2 victory over Senegal at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday has set up a mouth-watering clash in Foxborough on Friday between Norway and France to decide who will win Group I.
- Both Norway and France have each opened their tournaments with two wins and, in doing so, have already punched their tickets to the knockout stages.
- - Laurens: France star Kylian Mbappé is fast becoming 'Mr.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Norway's 3-2 victory over Senegal at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday has set up a mouth-watering clash in Foxborough on Friday between Norway and France to decide who will win Group I. In other words, it will pit Erling Haaland against Kylian Mbappé in what will be the biggest meeting of superstars this World Cup has seen so far, and a jeopardy-filled battle.
Both Norway and France have each opened their tournaments with two wins and, in doing so, have already punched their tickets to the knockout stages. Don't be fooled, though: there is still much to play for.
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