"Mbappe scored, so Haaland scored too." The full-blown 'Mbappe-Haaland Daejeon' heats up... Both explode with multi-goals right from the first match. "Who is the next GOAT?"

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The world's top two attacking forces, Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and Erling Haaland (Manchester City), have officially entered a race for the top scorer title.

The UK's "The Sun" reported on the 17th (Korea time) that "Mbappé and Haaland both scored multiple goals in their group stage opener, raising expectations among football fans worldwide."

First, Mbappé scored multiple goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup North America group stage I match against Senegal, held at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, leading France to a 3-1 victory.

Next, Haaland also scored multiple goals in the group stage I match against Iraq, held at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA, defeating Iraq 4-1.

The direct showdown between the two, who are in the same group, will take place in the final group stage match on the 26th at the Boston Stadium in the United States.

The media reported that regarding Mbappé, "Today, he became the all-time top scorer for the French national team with his multi-goal performance. In particular, his second goal was a fantastic mid-range shot that shook the net from a long distance."

It further added, "Mbappé, the top scorer of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is one of only three players to wear the top scorer commemorative patch on their jersey in this tournament, alongside Harry Kane (England) and James Rodríguez (Colombia). Mbappé aims to become the first player in World Cup history to win the top scorer title in consecutive tournaments."

The media stated, "Haaland, who faces Mbappé, also demonstrated a powerful presence. Haaland exploded with multiple goals in his World Cup debut match against Iraq."

It further reported, "The first goal was a signature play by Haaland, who used overwhelming power to bypass defenders and gently pushed the ball into the opposite post. The second goal came from a strong forward press that blocked the ball as Iraqi goalkeeper Jalal Hassan attempted to clear it, leading to a goal."

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