France Cruise Past Sweden as Mbappe Sets Record

France, Sweden and Kylian Mbappe.
France’s World Cup round-of-32 tie in New York New Jersey.

France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach the World Cup last 16, with Kylian Mbappe becoming the leading scorer in knockout-stage World Cup history. The tournament favourites have now won all four matches and scored 13 goals.

Mbappe led another dominant attacking display, while France’s wider forward line kept Sweden under pressure throughout. The result strengthens their status as favourites, especially with Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all in dangerous form.