Dayot Upamecano is relishing the chance to go up against Erling Haaland as France ready themselves to take on Norway on June 25.
What's at Stake?
France and Norway have taken six points from their first two games, meaning the contest in Boston will decide who goes through as Group I winners.
Haaland has been in fantastic form, scoring four goals, including a brace against both Iraq on MD1 and Senegal on MD2.
The Challenge Ahead
Dayot Upamecano is up for the battle, and is expecting it to be a physical test. He told L'Equipe: "With Haaland, you always have to keep one eye on him, watch where he is, and also keep an eye on the player with the ball."
Upamecano's Strategy
Upamecano pointed out that Haaland is not the only threat France's defence must be wary of, mentioning Alexander Sorloth as another key player.
The Threat of Haaland
Haaland could become only the third player in World Cup history to net 2+ goals in each of his first three appearances in the competition.
Dayot Upamecano is aware of Haaland's speed and agility, saying: "He only needs a split second to change direction. So, you always have to keep an eye on him."
The French centre-back is preparing for a tough match, but is confident in his ability to handle Haaland's threat.
The match between France and Norway is set to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to come out on top.
Dayot Upamecano will be key to France's success, and his performance against Haaland will be closely watched.
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two of the world's top teams, with Dayot Upamecano ready to take on the challenge of facing Erling Haaland