World Cup round of 32: Can Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe keep scoring with Norway and France in action
The World Cup round of 32 intensifies as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland lead France, Norway, and Mexico into the tournament's next stage.
Who reported it (7)
- World Cup 2026: France and Mexico shine, Bielsa departs, England v DR Congo buildup, and more The Guardian · 46d ago
- France now firm FAVORITES after EASY World Cup win vs. Sweden? CBS Sports · 46d ago
- World Cup Roundup: Memorable Night In Mexico; Mbappé, Haaland Stay Hot FOX Sports · 46d ago
- Mexico advances with 2-0 win over Ecuador; France beats Sweden 3-0 behind Kylian Mbappé brace; Haaland scores as Norway beats Ivory Coast 2-1 NBC News · 46d ago
- How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for France, Mexico, More FOX Sports · 46d ago
- World Cup: Mesmerising France progress with Mexico and Norway BBC · 46d ago
- Is France’s World Cup attack one of the best ever? Is any record safe from Haaland? Day 20 recap The New York Times · 46d ago
The story so far
France, Mexico, and Norway have successfully advanced in the 2026 World Cup. France secured a 3-0 victory against Sweden, while Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0. Norway moved forward following a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast.
Coverage from The Guardian, CBS Sports, FOX Sports, NBC News, the BBC, and The New York Times emphasizes the individual performances of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Outlets highlight France's status as tournament favorites and note the departure of Bielsa. Attention now shifts to upcoming matchups, including the buildup to the England versus DR Congo game.
Future coverage is expected to track whether current scoring records held by Haaland and the offensive momentum of the French team will persist as the tournament bracket progresses.
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The obvious questions
Which teams have advanced in the recent World Cup matches?
France, Mexico, and Norway have all successfully moved forward in the tournament.
What were the final scores for the highlighted matches?
France defeated Sweden 3-0, Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0, and Norway won against Ivory Coast 2-1.
Who are some of the key players currently performing well?
Kylian Mbappé of France and Erling Haaland of Norway have been identified as key contributors in the recent matches.
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