At the club level, they have faced each other three times.
All three times were in the Champions League, and Mbappe won all three times.
Haaland has never beaten Mbappe in an official match. Now, they will face him again on the World Cup stage, as national teams.
At 08:00 Beijing time on June 27, France will face Norway in the final round of Group I.
A head-on clash of two goal-scoring philosophies
Putting Mbappe and Haaland side by side, you'll find that they represent the ultimate expression of two of the best ways to score goals in modern football:
MbappeHis goals come from speed—acceleration from 0 to 100, cutting inside from the wing, and finishing on counter-attacks. His lethality lies in making it impossible for opponents to predict where he will be next.
HaalandHis goals come from positioning – positioning in the penalty area, poaching, heading, and shooting. His lethality lies in the fact that the opponent knows where he is, yet still cannot stop him.
One is "ubiquitous," the other is "immovable." The same output efficiency, but completely different paths. That's the allure of this duel.
Group I: What does this match mean for both teams?
The match between France and Norway is the final round of Group I, and the qualification situation for both teams will directly determine the significance of the game.
The prevailing prediction is that France has a very high probability of finishing first, while Norway and Senegal will compete for second place. This means that the Norway vs. France match could be crucial for Norway.A battle that must be fought to the deathThe loser may be eliminated directly, or they may have to fight for one of the eight additional qualifying spots as the third-placed team in their group.
For Haaland, this was more than just a game. It was his first World Cup, his first chance to beat Mbappe on the world's biggest stage, proving that three Champions League defeats didn't mean the answer was already known.
Watching the World Cup overseas
What do overseas fans think of this live broadcast?
CCTV5, Migu Video, and Xiaohongshu, three major Chinese broadcasting platforms, covered all 104 matches of the World Cup, with Chinese commentary provided for every confrontation between Mbappe and Haaland.
However, if you try to access these three platforms directly from overseas, the copyright regional lock will block all overseas IPs, and neither accounts nor memberships will be affected.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the previous head-to-head record between Mbappe and Haaland? A: The two have faced each other three times in official Champions League matches, all of which ended in victories for Mbappe's team. Haaland has never defeated Mbappe in an official match. The World Cup Group I match between France and Norway will be their first head-to-head encounter as national teams.
Q: In which round of Group I is the France vs. Norway match? What is the exact date? A: The third and final round of Group I kicks off at 03:00 Beijing time on June 27th. Simultaneously, Senegal will play against Iraq, at which point the qualification situation for Group I will be completely clear.
Q: If Norway finishes third in their group, can they still advance? A: This World Cup has expanded to 48 teams, and the eight best third-placed teams from each of the 12 groups will advance to the final 32. Therefore, even if Norway finishes third in their group, they still have a chance to go further. But Haaland and Norway's ambitions clearly extend beyond that.
Updated: June 2026 | France vs. Norway: June 27, 03:00 Beijing Time | World Cup Exclusive Redemption Code: QF611
