France midfielder Tchouaméni eyes Haaland duel ahead of Norway match

Aurélien Tchouaméni, the Real Madrid midfielder, held a press briefing in Boston before France’s World Cup group game against Norway. He said Norway will be a tough opponent and stressed the need for France to win all matches to finish first in the group. Tchouaméni highlighted the threat posed by Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, calling him a "world‑class player who can score at any moment" and vowed the French side will be ready for the clash.

He praised Kylian Mbappé as a "top player, our leader" and spoke about the team’s tactical options, noting the differences between a 4‑3‑3 and a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation. Tchouaméni also referenced the recent death of coach Didier Deschamps’ family, offering condolences on behalf of the squad. The midfielder concluded by affirming France’s aim to progress as far as possible in the tournament.