2026 World Cup Score: Haaland Outshines Mbappe in One‑Foul Match

During the group stage, a single foul changed the momentum of the match as Norway’s striker Erling Haaland edged past France’s Kylian Mbappe to score a crucial goal. The $1.

7 billion squad budget highlights the high stakes for star performers. The game ended 2‑1 in favor of the favorites, propelling them to the top of the group.

Analysts say this result will shape the goal‑ratio race in the knockout rounds.