France defeats Sweden 3-0 to advance in the 2026 World Cup

France secured a 3-0 victory against Sweden in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, played in New Jersey. Kylian Mbappe led the French side with two goals, bringing his personal tournament total to 18 goals in 18 World Cup appearances. With these strikes, Mbappe now has 10 goals in World Cup knockout stages, surpassing legendary players like Leonidas and Ronaldo. Bradley Barcola scored the third goal for France, while Michael Olise contributed with his fifth assist of the tournament, a record performance since 1994. France will now face Paraguay in the Round of 16 on July 5. Reports differ slightly regarding the exact number of goals Mbappe has scored in total World Cup history, with some sources citing 18 and noting he trails Lionel Messi’s 19-goal record. Head coach Didier Deschamps returned to lead the team following a brief absence due to a family bereavement.