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Haaland and Mbappe Finally Get a Rare Chance to Meet
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First reported by Mako · Jun 26, 2026
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Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe may meet again when Norway plays France on June 26, but they have faced each other only once in six years. The article argues that injuries, different leagues, and weaker team dominance have kept their rivalry from reaching Messi-Ronaldo levels.
- 01Haaland and Mbappe have met only once in six years.
- 02France and Norway could play for first place on Friday evening.
- 03Mbappe cost 180 million euros and is 27 years old.
- 04Haaland and Mbappe scored 42 and 38 goals last season.
- 05The article says injuries and league separation weakened the rivalry.
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