Mbappe, Haaland set for blockbuster World Cup showdown as France face Norway

Mbappe, Haaland set for blockbuster World Cup showdown as France face Norway centers on a Group I match tomorrow that could decide first place, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland spotlighted. The article says France play Norway in Foxborough near Boston at 3 p.m. local time (2000 GMT). Mbappe, of Real Madrid, and Haaland, of Manchester City, entered the match tied on four goals apiece in the Golden Boot race, behind Lionel Messi on five. France hold an advantage via superior goal difference and can qualify for top spot with a draw, after beating Senegal and Iraq. Norway, playing in Haaland’s first World Cup, routed Iraq 4-1 and beat Senegal 3-2. The piece also notes France’s coach Didier Deschamps left the team camp after his mother’s death, with assistant Guy Stephan in charge temporarily. Other matches include Spain aiming to top Group H against Uruguay in Guadalajara, Mexico.