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Mbappé vs Haaland — the heirs' duel
The two best forwards of the post-Messi/Ronaldo era are DRAWN IN THE SAME GROUP (Group I) and will meet head-to-head. This is the marquee individual storyline of the whole tournament — and Haaland, a generational goal-machine, has somehow NEVER played a World Cup before now.
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Both exploded on matchday 1. Mbappé scored a brace in France's 3-1 win over Senegal — his 2nd goal made him France's all-time top scorer (58). Haaland scored a brace on his World Cup debut in Norway's 4-1 win over Iraq. Norway top the group on goal difference; France 2nd. They meet June 26.