Group I: Haaland and Mbappe set early World Cup pace as Norway and France open with wins

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe wasted little time announcing themselves at the World Cup on Tuesday, producing decisive performances to guide Norway and France to opening victories and immediately establish themselves as key figures in Group I.

For Norway, it was a long-awaited return to football’s biggest stage after a 28-year absence. For France, it was the start of another campaign built around the brilliance of Mbappe. By the end of the night, both teams had secured three points and set...