Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay...
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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.
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Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16 - July 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the World Cup last 16, setting up a showdown with Paraguay. England faced a challenging match against the Democratic Republic of Congo as they aimed for the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepared for a pivotal game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Mexico ended a 40-year World Cup knockout curse by defeating Ecuador 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca.
