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Norway Return to World Cup with Evolved Tactics and Haaland Leading the Line

Norway face France, Iraq and Senegal in their first World Cup since 1998, combining improved defensive quality with the attacking threat of Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.

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Saliba rested for France vs Norway as Lacroix steps in

Haaland Benched as Norway Face France in Group I Decider

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Erling Haaland has been named among the substitutes as Norway rotate their lineup for the Group I decider against France, while Kylian Mbappé starts for Les Bleus who require only a draw to top the group.

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Dembélé hat-trick fires France past Norway to seal Group I summit

Mbappé Brace Guides France Past Iraq After Storm Delay in Philadelphia

France 3-0 Iraq Analysis: Mbappé’s 100th-Cap Double Survived the Storm and Secured Qualification

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France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Group I despite a severe thunderstorm causing a nearly two-hour halftime delay, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice on his 100th international appearance and Ousmane Dembélé adding a third to secure Les Bleus’ place in the Round of 32, leaving Iraq winless and facing elimination.

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Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time top scorer as France beat Iraq

Kylian Mbappé Reaches 100 Caps for France in World Cup Clash with Iraq

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Kylian Mbappé has earned his 100th international cap for France after starting the 2026 World Cup group match against Iraq in Philadelphia. The milestone comes just days after he broke the national scoring record.

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Platini defends World Cup top scorer David over difficult Juventus spell

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Former France captain Michel Platini has defended Jonathan David’s difficult first season at Juventus, insisting the Canada striker’s struggles were not entirely his fault. David currently leads the World Cup scoring charts with three goals.