France and Norway Stars Shine in World Cup Qualifiers
Quick Look
- Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, becoming his country's record goalscorer.
- Erling Haaland also netted two goals in Norway's 4-1 World Cup qualifying victory against Iraq.
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Why It Matters
France won their match against Senegal, and Erling Haaland scored on his World Cup debut for Norway. The article notes the contrast between the first and second halves of the France game.
At half-time of France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, anyone who opted to get up to watch probably wished they hadn’t. Calling it dull would be to do a disservice to dullness.
But then, no matter how much Fifa are trying to Americanise the sport, it’s always been a game of two halves and the second 45 minutes showed why many think Didier Deschamps’ side are heading back to the final.
If they get there, Kylian Mbappe’s goals will be a major reason they do so, and his two took his overall tally for France to 58, making him his country’s record goalscorer.
Erling Haaland made his World Cup debut against Iraq and grabbed two of his own in a 4-1 win in Group I.
Coming up, Argentina take on Algeria at 9am and Austria battle Jordan at 12pm, but until then here’s what happened while you were sleeping.
A predictable start
Death, taxes, Erling Haaland scoring goals.
