World Cup 2026: Mbappé's brace sends France into round of 16 as Les Bleus demolish Sweden
Key takeaways
- France secured their passage to the round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden at Met Life Stadium, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to extend his World Cup legacy.
- The French superstar struck twice, first from close range after Olise's through ball, as Les Bleus overwhelmed their opponents with superior skill, movement, and execution.
- Bradley Barcola's earlier opener had already put France in control, and from that moment Didier Deschamps' side never looked in danger.
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France secured their passage to the round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden at Met Life Stadium, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to extend his World Cup legacy. The Bleus' clinical finishing and tactical superiority proved too much for the Scandinavians as France maintained their perfect tournament record and advanced with authority.
By: FRANCE 24 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates. © Jeenah Moon, Reuters France defeated Sweden 3-0 in a dominant round of 32 performance on Tuesday evening, with Kylian Mbappé's brace and Michael Olise's assist setting the tone for a comprehensive victory. The French superstar struck twice, first from close range after Olise's through ball, as Les Bleus overwhelmed their opponents with superior skill, movement, and execution.
Bradley Barcola's earlier opener had already put France in control, and from that moment Didier Deschamps' side never looked in danger. Sweden, despite moments of resilience and a few threatening counter-attacks, were unable to penetrate a well-organised French defence or trouble goalkeeper Mike Maignan.