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Mbappé and Haaland Propel France and Norway to Knockouts

Mbappé and Haaland Propel France and Norway to Knockouts

Kylian Mbappé scored in his 100th appearance for France, contributing to a 3-0 victory against Iraq in the FIFA World Cup, securing France's place in the knockout stage. This match was significant as it was France's second group fixture, and it was interrupted for an hour due to lightning and thunder.

Ousmane Dembélé also scored for France, marking his first goal in a major international tournament. With this goal, Mbappé reached 16 World Cup goals, placing him just behind Miroslav Klose and Lionel Messi in the all-time rankings.

Meanwhile, Erling Haaland played a crucial role for Norway, scoring two goals in a 3-2 win over Senegal, which ensured Norway's advancement to the knockout round. The match featured a notable performance from Marcus Pedersen, who opened the scoring for Norway.

The final group games will see France and Norway compete against Iraq and Senegal, respectively.

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