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Kylian Mbappe’s record-breaking hat-trick leaves England reeling as they face a reality check ahead of their highly anticipated clash against Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea. The French superstar’s 21st, 27th, and 32nd World Cup goals propelled his team to a convincing 4-2 win over Norway, solidifying their position in Group A.
The 2026 World Cup knockout picture is sharpening, and the stakes are getting increasingly unforgiving. Norway’s first World Cup appearance since 1998 is turning into one to remember, but their Cinderella story has come to an abrupt end. The Norwegians had been the underdogs in their Group A encounter with France, but they refused to back down, giving the reigning champions a run for their money until the final whistle.
Stale Solbakk’s team took an early lead through Ola Brynhildsen’s 25th-minute strike, but Mbappe’s sheer brilliance was too much for them to handle. The 23-year-old forward’s record-breaking hat-trick not only showcased his incredible skill but also sent a stern warning to the rest of the competition. “He’s a one-of-a-kind player,” Norway’s goalkeeper, Ørjan Nyland, said after the match. “We did our best to contain him, but he’s just too good.”
The win has catapulted France to the top of Group A, and they’ll look to maintain their momentum when they face England in a highly anticipated tie. The Three Lions, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw against Iran. Thomas Tuchel’s men will need to regroup quickly and find a way to stop Mbappe, who’s now just five goals shy of Thierry Henry’s all-time World Cup record.
The Group A table now reads: France 6 points, England 3 points, Iran 2 points, and Norway 0 points. The teams will face each other in their next matches, with France taking on Iran and England facing Norway. It promises to be a thrilling encounter between the Three Lions and Chelsea, with the stakes getting higher by the minute.
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