Haaland and Mbappé shine as both score twice in World Cup opener
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé met in the World Cup at Boston Stadium on Friday, drawing attention as two of football's best forwards. Both players scored twice in their opening games, with Mbappé edging the total appearances but Haaland leading in goals. Their contrasting styles and statistics highlight a thrilling matchup in this highly anticipated fixture.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 17:58 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 23:00 UTC
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