At half-time of France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, anyone who opted to get up to watch probably wished they hadn’t. Calling it dull would be to do a disservice to dullness.But then, no matter how much Fifa are trying to Americanise the sport, it’s always been a game of two halves and the second 45 minutes showed why many think Didier Deschamps’ side are heading back to the final.The ever-changing kick-off times mean only 1½ games have really taken place overnight, with Norway and Iraq currently midway through their Group I clash – although that was still enough time for Erling Haaland to score on his World Cup debut.Coming up, Argentina take on Algeria at 9am and Austria battle Jordan at 12pm, but until then here’s what happened while you were sleeping.Norway’s Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half against Iraq. Photo: APA predictable startDeath, taxes, Erling Haaland scoring goals.
World Cup while you were sleeping: penalty row, Mbappe on song, Haaland at double
Kylian Mbappe double gets France off to the perfect start, and takes the striker to within two of World Cup record.











