Published Jun 26, 2026, 3:33 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 1 source

Kylian Mbappe vs Erling Haaland: New Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry on show as Norway face France in World Cup

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Kylian Mbappe vs Erling Haaland: New Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry on show as Norway face France in World Cup

It is a World Cup where the big stars have shone so far. On Friday night, two of those big hitters are set to do battle in the first 'clash of the titans' meeting. While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo make their final bow at this tournament, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have proven they are the outstanding goalscorers of their generation. This is the new Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry. And it is on full view at the World Cup for the first time. Norway and France meet in the Group I finale with