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Haaland, Mbappé score braces as top scorer race heats up

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Erling Haaland scored two goals, leading Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in their World Cup qualifier.
  • Kylian Mbappé also netted a brace, helping France defeat Senegal 3-1 in another match.
  • Both players are now strong contenders in the race for the tournament's top scorer award.

Football stars Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé showcased their scoring prowess with braces in recent World Cup qualifiers, intensifying the race for the Golden Boot. Haaland propelled Norway to a commanding 4-1 victory against Iraq, while Mbappé led France to a 3-1 win over Senegal.

Haaland, making his World Cup debut, was instrumental in Norway's dominant performance on June 17. The Manchester City striker, who was the Premier League's top scorer last season and netted 16 goals in World Cup qualifiers, opened the scoring in the 29th minute and added the crucial go-ahead goal just before halftime. His speed and tenacity were evident when he dispossessed a defender to score his second goal. Norway's victory, coupled with their strong showing, positions them favorably to compete for the top spot in their group against France.

Erling Haaland scored the opening goal in the 29th minute and added the decisive goal in the 43rd minute.

— Article textDescribing Erling Haaland's goals in the match against Iraq.

Meanwhile, French talisman Mbappé also made his mark on the same day, scoring twice in France's victory over Senegal. His first goal came from a sharp turn and shot in the penalty area after receiving a precise pass from Michael Olise. Mbappé's second goal, a powerful long-range effort, sealed the win for France shortly after Senegal had pulled one back. These goals marked his 57th and 58th for France in international matches, surpassing Olivier Giroud's record, and his 13th and 14th in World Cup games, breaking Just Fontaine's record.

France's victory, though initially slow-paced in the first half, gained momentum after halftime, with substitute Bradley Barcola adding a third goal. Despite conceding a late goal to Senegal's Ibrahima Mbaye, Mbappé's late strike ensured France secured a comfortable win. Both Haaland and Mbappé's performances underscore their status as elite forwards and set the stage for an exciting goal-scoring competition throughout the tournament.

Mbappé scored his 57th and 58th international goals and his 13th and 14th World Cup goals, breaking previous French records.

— Article textDetailing Kylian Mbappé's achievements in the match against Senegal.
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