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The World Cup's biggest individual matchup is locked and loaded for Friday as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland go head to head when France take on Norway in a Group I decider. Both men have been in blistering form through the tournament, and with a knockout round berth potentially on the line, the stakes could not be higher at Boston Stadium.
Meanwhile in Group H, Spain need just a draw against Uruguay at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara to secure top spot, though a win puts the matter firmly to rest. La Roja hold all the cards heading into this one, and with their predicted lineup suggesting a strong starting eleven, Luis de la Fuente's side look ready to close it out in style.
And away from the pitch, controversy has erupted after Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae publicly called out Germany legend Bastian Schweinsteiger, slamming comments he made describing his team's style as quote a bit African football unquote ahead of their clash last weekend. Fae labeled the remarks racist, and the fallout is drawing sharp attention across the football world.
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