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Norway 3-2 Senegal: Golden Boot race heats up as Erling Haaland strikes again

Haaland ensured the battle for the World Cup’s golden boot is not a two-horse race with an electrifying brace in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal.

The National (Scotland)

Senegal vs Iraq World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Senegal vs Iraq meet at BMO Field with both sides eliminated. Our World Cup 2026 Group I prediction backs Senegal to win a dead rubber in Toronto.

Sports Lens

Is there a problem with the 2026 World Cup ball? Why goalkeepers are struggling with the Trionda

After the recurrence of a specific goalkeeping error, is there something wrong with this year’s World Cup ball?

The Independent UK

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Messi extends World Cup goal record in win over Austria as France, Norway advance to knockout rounds

Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot.

Euronews

Haaland scores twice as Norway outwit Senegal to reach last 32 at World Cup

Erling Haaland scored twice on Monday night as Norway advanced to the knockout stages at the World Cup following a pulsating 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup 2026: Haaland strikes twice as Norway secure knockout progression

Norway survived a Senegal onslaught to claim a crucial 3-2 victory in Group I, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure their qualification to advance to the knockout stage. The Africans fought back from 2-0 down with a goal from Ismaila Sarr before mounting a desperate late assault, but Norway…

France 24

'There is something up with that football' Joe Hart reveals World Cup Trionda theory behind strange Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi phenomenon

Kylian Mbappe's 25 yarder against Iraq was just the latest powerful long ranger to beat a keeper who looked like he could have saved it

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Norway vs Senegal lineups: Confirmed team news, predicted XIs, injury latest for World Cup today

Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard and Sadio Mane all set to feature in Group I clash

Evening Standard

Norway vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Norway vs Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium on June 22 in a must-win Group I clash. Norway are +135 favorites backed by Haaland and a perfect qualifying run.

Sports Lens

FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet first half, Mbappe's brace and a late goal from Bradley Barcola secured the win. Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's lone goal in stoppage time.

The Economic Times

France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe overtakes Olivier Giroud with brilliant brace

Mbappe bagged a brace as France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

The National (Scotland)

'Relief' for France, second-half stunners sink Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

AAP

How Kylian Mbappe inspired France’s devastating win over Senegal – and broke records on the way

France 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team’s charge to win the tournament

The Independent UK

Michael Olise elevates Kylian Mbappe to new heights in frightening World Cup performance

Olise helped ignite France’s World Cup 2026 bid by assisting Kylian Mbappe to break down Senegal in a 3-1 victory in New York

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Evening Standard

Why were France not awarded a penalty for Kylian Mbappe incident against Senegal?

VAR controversy has reached the global stage

France 24

World Cup 2026: Mbappé brace ignites France's title bid after sleepy start against Senegal

World Cup favourites France rebounded from a poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 in their Group I opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals – and become Les Bleus' all-time record scorer. Read our blog…

Evening Standard

France vs Senegal lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup today

Didier Deschamps faced tough call over who to support Kylian Mbappe in star-studded Les Bleus attack

Sports Illustrated

‘Pathetic’—Kylian Mbappe Slammed for Way He Stood by Real Madrid Teammate

Mbappé’s actions against Villarreal caused some interesting debate.

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The Independent UK

Brahim Diaz and the worst Panenka penalty misses after Afcon despair

AFCON 2026: Morocco star Brahim Diaz blew the chance to win the 2026 Afcon final against Senegal at the end of normal time after a dreadful Panenka attempt, writes Aman Mahmood, but he is far from the first culprit

Evening Standard

'Shameful': How controversial AFCON final descended into total chaos

Senegal players stormed off the pitch after last-gasp penalty award before returning to beat Morocco in extra time

Evening Standard

'We have to be serious': Edouard Mendy reacts to Brahim Diaz penalty theory after AFCON final drama

Brahim Diaz had the chance to secure Morocco’s first AFCON title in 50 years

International Business Times UK

Brahim Diaz Claims AFCON Golden Boot, but 'Panenka' Disaster Leaves Morocco Heartbroken

Brahim Diaz won the AFCON Golden Boot with five goals, but his missed Panenka penalty helped Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in extra time.

Sports Illustrated

Trent Alexander-Arnold Reacts to Brahim Diaz’s Horror AFCON Penalty

Alexander-Arnold watched his Real Madrid teammate miss a crucial penalty on the biggest stage in African football.

The Independent UK

Morocco criticised over towel trick despite winning Afcon fair play award

Senegal triumphed after extra-time in a controversial match, with fans criticising attempts to prevent towels being handed to Edouard Mendy to combat the wet conditions in Rabat

The Independent UK

Brahim Diaz in tears after disastrous ‘Panenka’ penalty costs Morocco Afcon final

Diaz inexplicably went for a ‘Panenka’ attempt in the 24th minute of stoppage time and his weak penalty sailed tamely into the arms of Mendy

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