Mbappé Scores Twice as France Crushes Sweden 3-0
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France dominated Sweden 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at MetLife Stadium, advancing to face Paraguay in the next round.
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, on July 1, 2026, France faced Sweden in the final round of 32. France advanced as Group I winners with three consecutive victories and 9 points, while Sweden qualified as one of the best third-place teams from Group F with a 1-1-1 record and 4 points.
France controlled the match throughout, and in the 45th minute, Kylian Mbappé showcased his exceptional ability by breaking through Sweden's defense and scoring to give France a 1-0 lead.
In the second half, France continued to dominate. In the 53rd minute, Bradley Barcola extended the lead to 2-0. Mbappé was not finished—in the 74th minute, he completed his brace with another brilliant finish to make it 3-0. This was Mbappé's 18th World Cup goal, bringing him within one of Lionel Messi's all-time record of 19 World Cup goals.
France maintained control for the remainder of the match without adding further goals. After 90 minutes, France defeated Sweden 3-0 and advanced to the Round of 16, where they will face Paraguay on the morning of July 5, 2026, at 4:00 AM.
