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Riise favours Haaland over Mbappé as France-Norway decider approaches

Former Norway defender John Arne Riise says he would rather build his team around Erling Haaland than Kylian Mbappé, though he rates France as World Cup favourites ahead of their group showdown.

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France and Norway contest Group I summit as Senegal and Iraq fight for survival

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

The final matchday of World Cup Group I kicks off today with simultaneous fixtures deciding the group winner and which of Senegal or Iraq advances to the knockout stage as a best third-place team.

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

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

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

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

William Saliba will miss France’s final World Cup group game against Norway through rotation. Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is set to replace the Arsenal centre-back.

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Haaland Benched as Norway Face France in Group I Decider

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

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

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Ousmane Dembélé struck three times in 32 minutes as France defeated Norway 4-1 to finish top of World Cup Group I, while stand-in coach Guy Stéphan praised the forward’s “clinical” display.

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Mbappé Brace Guides France Past Iraq After Storm Delay in Philadelphia

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France defeated Iraq in a World Cup group stage match interrupted by a two-hour storm delay in Philadelphia. The victory moves the French captain level with Miroslav Klose on the all-time scoring charts.

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

發佈留言 / 2026 FIFA blog / Omondi Akinyi

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

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Lionel Messi has become the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer after netting all five of Argentina’s goals in the tournament so far. France overcame severe weather delays to beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia as the group stage intensifies.

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

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

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.