How do you stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane?

BBC Sport Monday 22 June 2026, 08:10 UTC 1 min read

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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?

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How do you stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane?

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