FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
Updated On: 01 July, 2026 05:29 AM IST | East Rutherford | AFP
The French were on top throughout against a limited Swedish side, utterly dominating in terms of possession and shots on goal.

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Pic/AFP
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. Mbappe finished a superb move to break the deadlock just before half-time in the last-32 tie watched by 80,663 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after France had already hit the woodwork twice -- once through Mbappe and once through Olise.
The French were on top throughout against a limited Swedish side, utterly dominating in terms of possession and shots on goal. Olise set up Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola for the second on 53 minutes, and then delivered a delightful pass for Mbappe to complete a convincing victory.
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