Mbappe Sets Record as France Beats Sweden 3-0 to Reach Last 16
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches as France defeated Sweden 3-0 and advanced to face Paraguay.
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France defeated Sweden 3-0 in their World Cup Round of 32 match, advancing to the last 16 with a dominant performance fueled by Kylian Mbappe’s two goals. The victory was sealed at MetLife Stadium, according to Complete Sports.
Mbappe became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches after scoring twice, a feat confirmed by BBC Sport. His first goal brought him level with Lionel Messi on the all-time World Cup scoring chart, per Al Jazeera, and moved him within one goal of Messi’s overall tournament record, as reported by Complete Sports.
Bradley Barcola added France’s second goal in the second half, described by BBC Sport as an “emphatic” strike. Michael Olise featured prominently and impressed throughout, according to Vanguard News and Al Jazeera.
Sweden were eliminated from the tournament following the defeat, marking the end of a turbulent campaign, SABC News reported. France will face Paraguay in the last 16, a tie confirmed by multiple outlets including Vanguard News and Channels Television.
Mbappe scored in the 45th and 74th minutes, with Barcola adding the third goal in the second half, Channels Television reported. The match concluded France’s comfortable passage into the next round.