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FIFA World Cup 2026: France achieve rare feat in tournament's history

Updated On: 01 July, 2026 12:59 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Sweden, France secured a stunning victory. Here's all you need to know (Pics: X/@equipedefrance)

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France's national football team (Pic: X/@equipedefrance)
France's national football team (Pic: X/@equipedefrance)
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In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Sweden, France registered a dominant victory by 3-0 at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford

In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Sweden, France registered a dominant victory by 3-0 at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford

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With this, France became the first team in FIFA World Cup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches

With this, France became the first team in FIFA World Cup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches

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Skipper Kylian Mbappe scored a brace against Sweden. He found the net in the 45th minute of the game and later registered his second goal in the 74th minute

Skipper Kylian Mbappe scored a brace against Sweden. He found the net in the 45th minute of the game and later registered his second goal in the 74th minute

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Bradley Barcola also scored a goal in the 53rd minute

Bradley Barcola also scored a goal in the 53rd minute

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While Sweden exits the tournament after a spirited run, France marches confidently into the round of 16, where they will lock horns with Paraguay on July 5 at the Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania

While Sweden exits the tournament after a spirited run, France marches confidently into the round of 16, where they will lock horns with Paraguay on July 5 at the Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania

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