Kylian Mbappe scored two goals as France decisively defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the World Cup last 16. The victory sets up a showdown with Paraguay.

• Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, bringing his World Cup goal tally to 18 and tying Lionel Messi with six goals in this tournament's golden boot race.
• The French team, featuring a star performance from Michael Olise, dominated possession and shots against a limited Swedish side.
• France will face Paraguay in Philadelphia on Saturday, aiming to continue their tournament run under coach Didier Deschamps, who is set to depart at the end of the competition.

Mexico ended a 40-year World Cup knockout curse by defeating Ecuador 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca on Tuesday.

• Mexico secured a historic victory, their first knockout stage win since hosting the 1986 World Cup.
• Key players Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored the crucial goals for the hosts.
• The win propels Mexico into the round of 16, extending their unbeaten streak at the Azteca to 10 World Cup games.

England faces a challenging World Cup match against the Democratic Republic of Congo as they aim for the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepare for a pivotal game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

• Two European powerhouses, Germany and the Netherlands, were eliminated in the last 32.
• England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, acknowledged the narrow margins in the tournament, especially after surprise exits.
• The USA game is anticipated to draw up to 30 million viewers, marking a significant moment for soccer in the country.