Norway vs France live: Mbappé starts, Haaland on the bench in World Cup group decider

France and Norway battle for the top of Group I in tonight's World Cup matchup in Boston, according to France 24. Both teams have already clinched spots in the knockout round with two straight wins, so this contest is all about seeding and individual glory. Kylian Mbappé starts for France, while Manchester City's Erling Haaland begins on the bench as Norway opts to rest players heading into the round of thirty-two. The two strikers are in a fierce race for the Golden Boot—the award for the tournament's top scorer. With knockout spots already assured, this match is about momentum and personal accolades as much as it is about the final group standings.

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