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Mbappe makes World Cup history as France brush past Sweden: Live ... FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 9m ago Advertisement live Updated3m ago Kylian Mbappe closed in on Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup goalscoring record as France swept past Sweden 3-0 in New York. Mbappe struck twice at MetLife Stadium to take his World Cup knockout-stage tally to 10, the most in the competition’s history. He is also now just one short of Messi’s all-time record of 19 World Cup goals. The two players are level in the 2026 Golden Boot race, with six goals each. Bradley Barcola scored France’s excellent second goal, and they will next face Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4. Speaking of the 1998 knockout match between France and Paraguay thatAmymentioned earlier, France attempted 25 shots today, their highest at the World Cup since registering 37 in that round of 16 tie in 1998. France seemingly line up in an orthodox 4-2-3-1 on the team sheet, but the reality is quite different. As you can see from the average positions above, Mbappe and Dembele almost operate as a two-man strikeforce with Olise dropping in behind. In defence, Kounde plays a supporting role in the midfield while Digne drops…

World Cup 2026: France 3-0 Sweden - Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise ... Report as Kylian Mbappe scored twice to ease France into last 16, moving one behind Lionel Messi on the tournament's all-time list; the goal ties him with the Argentina star in the race for the Golden Boot this summer; France play Paraguay on Saturday for a place in the quarter-finals Football Features Writer Wednesday 1 July 2026 08:37, UK Kylian Mbappe helped book France's place in the World Cup round of 16 by taking his tournament total to six goals in a slick 3-0 victory over Sweden. France's procession through the group stages looked ominous for their rivals, with Mbappe starring in a show that contained a support cast just as entertaining. In New Jersey, Michael Olise proved to be the outstanding sidekick. Such momentum was impossible to contain for a Sweden side that had blown hot and cold before and during this tournament, unable to meet the standard required to cause the favourites any genuine problems. They managed just two efforts on target in a horribly one-sided tie. With Didier Deschamps back on the touchline following the passing of his mother, Mbappe rose highest to the elevated occasion,…

Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay <p>PHILADELPHIA &#8212; Kylian Mbapp&#233; scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay, 1-0, on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.</p>

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne show Mbappe’s two goals lifted his ‌World Cup finals tally to 18, one behind Lionel Messi on the all-time list

Kylian Mbappe has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Kylian Mbappe had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembele scored the other and France

France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal ... Save Share Kylian Mbappe scored twice, and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as Francebeat Sweden 3-0at the World Cup and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe finished a superb move to break the deadlock just before half-time on Tuesday in the last-32 tie, watched by 80,663 at New York New Jersey Stadium, 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 goal on 53 minutes, and then delivered a delightful pass for Mbappe to complete a convincing victory. Mbappe’s strikes saw him move level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the all-star golden boot race at this World Cup. The France captain now has 18 World Cup goals in total, meaning he is just one behind Messi’s overall record of 19, a mark 27-year-old Mbappe will keep chasing. He celebrated his first goal by running across to embrace coach Didier Deschamps, who missed France’s final group game agai…

Mbappe 'on verge of greatness' as 'unstoppable' France labelled ... Football World Cup Tom Hancock , Sports Writer Published : 0:20, 1 Jul 2026 Updated : 10:07, 1 Jul 2026 Add us as preferred source Kylian Mbappe-inspired France once again marked themselves out as the team to beat at the World Cup. The thrilling race for World Cup goalscoring supremacy hotted up even more as captain Mbappe ’s two goals fired Les Bleus to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Sweden in the round of 32. 4 Mbappe moved to six goals for the tournament with two goals against Sweden Credit: Getty Mbappe like Ronaldo Mbappe moved clear of Miroslav Klose to go second on all-time list of leading World Cup scorers with 18 goals, just one behind Lionel Messi – who only broke the record himself earlier in the tournament. In the process he drew level with Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. Winning in ominous fashion for the rest of this summer’s hopefuls, France comfortably dispatched Graham Potter’s side in New Jersey to set up a last-16 tie against Paraguay on Saturday . All of the star-studded French front four got in on the action, with Bradley Barcola notching up Les Bleus’ other goal, Ballon d'Or winner Ousma…

World Cup: Mbappé sends France into last eight to face Morocco <img width="1080" height="618" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/unnamed-47.jpg?fit=1080%2C618&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Mbappe scored the crucial goal Credit: FIFA World Cup Channel" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/unnamed-47.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/unnamed-47.jpg?resize=526%2C301&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/unnamed-47.jpg?resize=768%2C439&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/unnamed-47.jpg?resize=750%2C429&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><p>France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after both nations secured victories in their Round of 16 encounters.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/893011-world-cup-mbappe-sends-france-into-l…

Kylian Mbappe joins Karim Benzema in unwanted World Cup list with ... World cup / World Cup 2026 Kylian Mbappe joins Karim Benzema in unwanted World Cup list with missed penalty for France vs Morocco Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty in the match between France and Morocco and joined a negative list alongside Karim Benzema in the World Cup. Bouaddi doubles down on choosing Morocco over France after 2026 World Cup exit Colombia prize money following 2026 World Cup Round of 16 elimination By Emilio Abad Updated on July 09, 2026 05:14PM EDT Follow us on Google! © Lars Baron /Getty Images Kylian Mbappe of France. During France ‘s match against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, France had the opportunity to open the scoring and take the lead in the first half. Still, Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty , joining a list with Karim Benzema . It is a tremendous statistic: France have only missed two penalties in regular play (outside of shootouts) in the entire history of the World Cup . And within that list, there are only two players: Mbappe and Benzema. + Follow us Benzema — 2014 (against Switzerland) Mbappe — 2026 (against Morocco) Advertisement Mbappe missed his penalty in the 28t…

World Cup 2026: Mbappé sends Les Bleus into quarterfinals after hard-fought win over Paraguay France edged past a stubborn and physical Paraguay side thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty (1-0), sealing their place in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after a frustrating but dominant display. They will take on Morocco on Thursday.

World Cup 2026: Dembélé happy to play in third consecutive World Cup semi final After scoring a goal for Les Bleus against Morocco on Thursday, French striker Ousmane Dembélé shifted focus to the next match, which would be his third consecutive FIFAWorldCup semi final. The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner also had some words of praise for his captain and fellow goalscorer Kylian Mbappé ▶️

France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals ... France’s Kylian Mbappe, second right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) France head coach Didier Deschamps, left, celebrates their first goal with Kylian Mbappe (10) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring their third goal with Michael Olise (11) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring their third goal with Michael Olise (11) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring their third goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer …

Mbappe breaks World Cup record as France thrash Sweden to set up ... Mbappe breaks World Cup record as France thrash Sweden to set up Paraguay clash Share Kylian Mbapp e made FIFA World Cup history with another dazzling display as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup and set up a showdown with Paraguay. The France captain scored twice at MetLife Stadium to become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout matches, further cementing his legacy on football’s biggest stage. Read Also: World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe becomes France’s all-time top scorer Bradley Barcola added the other goal as Didier Deschamps’ side produced a commanding performance to underline their credentials as one of the favourites for the title. Mbappe makes more World Cup history Mbappe opened the scoring just before half-time, finishing a flowing move after being played through by Michael Olise in front of 80,663 spectators in New Jersey. France had already struck the woodwork twice through Mbappé and Olise before finally breaking the deadlock. The French dominated possession and created chance after chance against a Swedish side that strugg…

Paraguay 0-1 France: World Cup 2026 reaction as Mbappe penalty sends ... Francebecame the second nation to make it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup as they earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory overParaguayin Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappéscored the only goal of a bad-tempered game from the penalty spot after Desire Doue was brought down by Diego Gomez. -Paraguay vs. France at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch in UK, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups -ESPN World Cup Bracket Saturday's game came after Didier Deschamps' side breezed through Group I with a 3-1 win overSenegal, a 3-0 win overIraqand a 4-1 victory over a much-changedNorwayside to top the group. Les Bleus looked just as convincing in the round of 32, brushing asideSwedenthanks to a brace from Mbappe either side ofBradley Barcola's strike. Mbappe's double has him second in the Golden Boot standings with six goals from four games. He is currently one behindLionel Messi-- after the 39-year-old's opener inArgentina's thrilling 3-2 win overCape Verde-- and one ahead ofEngland'sHarry Kaneand Norway'sErling Haaland. Paraguay, meanwhile, sneaked through from Group D as one of the eight best thir…

Kylian Mbappé scores twice to tie for World Cup lead with 6 goals; France beats Sweden <p>EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. &#8212; Kylian Mbapp&#233; put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden, 3-0, on Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.</p>

Mbappé shatters World Cup history, breaks 20-year record and now chases Messi Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, breaking multiple records in the process. He became the all-time leader in World Cup knockout goals and overtook Miroslav Klose to move second on the overall scoring list. France now advance to face Paraguay, while Mbappé closes in on Lionel Messi’s record.

Mbappé scores, France beats Morocco 2-0 in World Cup quarterfinals | AP ... Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) saves a penalty kick by France’s Kylian Mbappe during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) stops a penalty kick against France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell) France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) reacts after missing a penalty kick against Morocco during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell) Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) reaches for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) France’s Manu Kone (6) and Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi (6) battle for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/M…

World Cup: Kylian Mbappé brace leads France to 3-0 victory over Sweden <img width="1080" height="583" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/1003512983-e1782878738914.jpg?fit=1080%2C583&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Mbappé  (PHOTO CREDIT: FIFA World Cup Channel)" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/1003512983-e1782878738914.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/1003512983-e1782878738914.jpg?resize=526%2C284&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/1003512983-e1782878738914.jpg?resize=768%2C415&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/1003512983-e1782878738914.jpg?resize=750%2C405&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><p>The victory secured France’s place in the Round of 16 after a dominant performance from Didier Deschamps’ side</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/892019-w…

Mbappe 'unstoppable' against Sweden as he becomes tournament's joint top-scorer Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on June 30. Mbappe took his tally for the tournament to six goals - making him joint top-scorer alongside Lionel Messi - with a superb double as France strolled past the Swedes 3-0. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes tells us more.

Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal France beat Morocco 2-0 in quartetfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next.

World Cup: Mbappe, Dembele end Morocco’s dream as France reach semi-finals <img width="900" height="475" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/HM0Uaq1WQAE4tEC-e1783635928886.jpg?fit=900%2C475&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Kylian Mbappé (PHOTO CREDIT: FIFA World Cup Channel)" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/HM0Uaq1WQAE4tEC-e1783635928886.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/HM0Uaq1WQAE4tEC-e1783635928886.jpg?resize=526%2C278&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/HM0Uaq1WQAE4tEC-e1783635928886.jpg?resize=768%2C405&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/07/HM0Uaq1WQAE4tEC-e1783635928886.jpg?resize=750%2C396&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><p>Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored second-half goals to settle a tense quarter-final, bringing an end to Morocco's remarkable campaign in North America.</p>…

Mbappé magic and Dembélé finish end Morocco's run as France cruise into another semi-final France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a commanding 2-0 win over Morocco, powered by second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Despite Yassine Bounou’s penalty save and several crucial stops, Morocco could not withstand France’s relentless pressure. Les Bleus now head to Dallas, where they will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals.

Mbappe surely on course to become top World Cup scorer - The Athletic FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 3m ago Advertisement live Updated6m ago Kylian Mbappe closed in on Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup goalscoring record as France swept past Sweden 3-0 in New York. Mbappe struck twice at MetLife Stadium to take his World Cup knockout-stage tally to 10, the most in the competition’s history. He is also now just one short of Messi’s all-time record of 19 World Cup goals. The two players are level in the 2026 Golden Boot race, with six goals each. Bradley Barcola scored France’s excellent second goal, and they will next face Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4. Lionel Messibecame the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer after taking his tally to 18 goals with a brace against Austria on June 22, eclipsing Miroslav Klose’s record. Hours later,Kylian Mbappe’sdouble against Iraq moved him level with the former Germany striker on 16. Mbappe is more than a decade younger than Messi, who, at 39, is surely competing in his final World Cup before retirement. It feels as though he has been around for far longer, but the Real Madrid forward is still only 27. Given his scoring rate across …

Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco tie Kylian Mbappe moves level with Lionel Messi on seven goals at World Cup 2026 as France beat Paraguay 1-0 in last 16.

Kylian Mbappé matches Lionel Messi, France thump Sweden at World Cup Kylian Mbappédrew level withLionel Messiat the top of the 2026 World Cup goalscoring charts asFranceswept asideSweden3-0 to seal their place in the last 16 with an exhilarating performance in New Jersey. Mbappé's brace took his tally for the tournament to six, matching the Argentinian superstar, whileBradley Barcolaalso got on the scoresheet on a night that underlined their status as favourites to clinch their third World Cup crown. But for some errant finishing and a strong performance from Swedish goalkeeperJacob Widell Zetterström, France might have more than doubled their margin of victory as they denied Graham Potter's men any hope of causing an upset. Ultimately it was the brilliance of Mbappé that provided the most memorable aspects of a dazzling display from Didier Deschamps' men, who will now progress to meet surprise packageParaguayin Philadelphia. Having scraped through to the knockout stages after finishing third in Group F, Sweden clung on through most of a torrid first half in which a combination of fine saves and the woodwork saved their blushes. Mbappé thought he had opened the scoring just p…

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France cruise past Sweden to face Paraguay in last 16 France cruise past Sweden to face Paraguay in last 16 Jason Pettigrove Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring France's first goal with Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise Reuters / Dylan Martinez France’s record goalscorer Kylian Mbappé was again the difference maker, as his brace helped Les Bleus cruise to a 3-0 FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 victory over Sweden at MetLife Stadium. The early stages of the game were dominated by the referee's whistle, with both sides giving away needless fouls. Advertisement Advertisement Only Alexander Isak ’s third-minute on-target effort gave supporters something to get even mildly excited about in the opening period. Sweden ’s more direct style meant that Viktor Gyökeres was heavily involved, whilst Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé were being well marshalled at the opposite end, and a long-ranger from Lucas Digne was all that France had to show for their collective efforts by the quarter-hour. Bradley Barcola was soon given the freedom of the pitch to race from near the halfway line with the ball, only to fire over at the crucial moment, moments before Mbappé tucked home after racing behind the Sweden b…

World Cup rewind: France cruises into round of 16 after win against Sweden Mbappe reached 18 goals scored in 18 World Cup game after a brace in France's game against Sweden, which 'Les Bleus' won easily to reach the round of 16. Mexico is also continuing its perfect run after winning 2-0 against Ecuador, its first win in the knockout stages in 1986 and their fourth clean sheet in this year's tournament. FRANCE 24's James Vasina tells us what to know from the latest games.

World Cup 2026: Mbappé, Gusto, Mateta react after France beats Sweden 3-0 French players Kylian Mbappé, Malo Gusto and Jean-Philippe Mateta spoke to reporters after their team beat Sweden 3-0, securing their passage to the round of 16.

Kylian Mbappe shines as France honors Didier Deschamps with WC win over ... EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - There's a reason that there's an audible gasp each time that Kylian Mbappe touches the ball, as with a second, he can take your soul. Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres found that out the hard way at the end of the first half as Mbappe was able to dribble past his defender en route to opening the scoring in a 3-0 France victory. He'd add another along the way as he became the player with the second most goals in World Cup history behind only Lionel Messi with his 18th goal in the tournament. It's strange watching such a free-flowing French team, as Didier Deschamps has been someone who has used players like Blaise Matuidi as wingers, centered teams around defensive soccer, and done everything possible to get his best 11 players on the field while playing defensively solid, but the difference in this France team to 2022 is that four of their best players are attackers who need to be on the pitch in Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise and Mbappe, with all but Barcola considered among the top five to 10 players in the world. PURE BRILLIANCE FROM MBAPPÉ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3nF3pB4AnF — …

World Cup 2026: Mbappé finds the answer as France advance past Morocco France booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco, overcoming an early penalty miss to break down the resilient Atlas Lions. Kylian Mbappé's breakthrough goal and Ousmane Dembélé's finish proved decisive as the Bleus progressed to the World Cup's final four.

Kylian Mbappe Sets New World Cup Record in France's Knockout Match vs ... It was only a matter of time before Kylian Mbappé punished Sweden in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday. In the 20th minute, France ’s star forward found the back of the net before he was ruled offside, and just 12 minutes later, he took a strike that left the goal post rattling. Mbappé was determined to break through before half time and found his perfect opportunity in a short cornerkick play. He received the ball just inside the box, did a stunning step-over to leave Swedish star Viktor Gyökeres down in the grass and rocketed a curving shot to the far post past goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström to secure a 1–0 lead in the 45th minute. With the emphatic finish, Mbappé became the all-time leading goal scorer in the knockout stages of the World Cup. Mbappé scored his ninth goal in the knockout stages (across just nine matches in three tournaments), most famously including a hat trick in the 2022 World Cup final. He surpassed Leônidas and Ronaldo of Brazil, both of whom had eight goals in World Cup knockout round play. But Mbappé didn’t stop there... Mbappé Shines Brightest on World Cup Stage Kylian Mbapp…

Mbappe strikes again as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semis Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele were on target as France surged past Morocco 2-0 to book their place in the World Cup semifinals on Thursday. Mbappe curled in his eighth goal of...

FIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappé scores again as France reaches quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday (July 9, 2026) in Foxborough, Massachusetts

France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola net, while Michael Olise wows, as France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach last 16.

France script unique FIFA World Cup feat, become first team to ... France has etched their name in FIFA World Cup history, becoming the first team to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches after a dominant 3-0 victory over Sweden. Kylian Mbappe was once again the star, netting a brace and climbing the all-time scoring charts. Coach Didier Deschamps expressed pride in his team's consistent performance as they advance to face Paraguay in the Round of 16.

FIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappé's brace sends France into Round of 16 with 3-0 win France produced a commanding display to defeat Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Bradley Barcola adding another in a one-sided contest. Les Bleus dominated possession, created chances at will, and comfortably booked their place in the Round of 16, where they will face Paraguay after an impressive all-round performance.

Mbappé sets World Cup knockout record as France oust Sweden Kylian Mbappébroke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches and moved within a single goal ofLionel Messi's overall tournament mark, as his two goals ledFranceto a dominant 3-0 win overSwedenat MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. The victory, France's biggest in a World Cup knockout match since their 3-0 win over Brazil in the 1998 final, sets up a round-of-16 matchup againstGermany's conquerorsParaguayon July 4 in Philadelphia. After a give-and-go withOusmane Dembélé, Mbappé scored on a brilliant individual effort in the 45th minute. Mbappé crossed overViktor Gyökeresbefore firing his shot past Sweden goalkeeperJacob Widell Zetterström. That was theReal Madridstar's ninth goal in the knockout stage of the World Cup, breaking a tie with Brazilian greats Leonidas and Ronaldo for the most in the history of the tournament. The 27-year-old Mbappé ran immediately to coach Didier Deschamps after scoring. This was Deschamps' first game back on the sideline after missing the group stage finale againstNorwayto fly back to Europe for his mother's funeral. But Mbappé wasn't done yet. AfterBradley Barcolascored France's s…

France qualified for World Cup quarterfinals Kylian Mbappe scored the winning goal from the penalty spot at the 70th minute

Kylian Mbappé brace sinks Sweden to spark moving tribute for France ... France's captain Kylian Mbappe netted twice against Sweden. Image:AFP CaptainKylian Mbappéinsisted France have completely united behind head coach Didier Deschamps following the tragic death of his mother, as a resounding 3-0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday night safely booked their place in theFIFA World Cupround of 16. Mbappé scored two more goals to take his tournament tally to six, giving him an extraordinary 18 World Cup goals overall as France set up a blockbuster knockout meeting with Paraguay. The Real Madrid superstar opened the scoring late in the first half at MetLife Stadium, before running directly over to the touchline to embrace Deschamps. The veteran tactician had only returned to the United States at the weekend following a brief trip back to France to attend his mother's funeral. "I think that reflects the core spirit of this group — it's part of our DNA. We are all together," Mbappé told French broadcaster beIN Sports post-match. "We know the coach has been through an incredibly difficult experience; unfortunately, everyone goes through that at some point and it's very hard. There are t…

Mbappe's brace keeps France rolling as Norway, Mexico book quarters Kylian Mbappe continued his scintillating form by scoring twice as France cruised into the World Cup round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday, while Norway...

Mbappe, Deschamps break World Cup records in Sweden thrashing With his fifth and sixth goals at the tournament, Mbappe pulls even with Messi in the Golden Boot race.

France, Mbappe play Morocco in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal: What we know Key talking points as Kylian Mbappe leads France into a rematch after Les Bleus beat Morocco in the 2022 World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe sets record for most career knockout stage goals at World Cup Andrew Gitto Imagn Images/Dylan Martinez In Tuesday's Round of 32 match against Sweden, France were still vying for their first goal through 45 minutes of play. That was until Kylian Mbappe showed the world that he is more than capable of performing in high-stakes matches yet again. Along with giving France the 1-0 lead against the Swedes, the French forward scored his ninth goal in the knockout stages, which officially brought him above Leonidas and Ronaldo in the knockout-stage record books. Before Mbappe, the list of names he had already bested was impressive. Now, the French phenom keeps adding another title to his lengthy resume ofWorld Cupexperience. Here's the list of players Mbappe just topped after he scored his ninth knockout-stage goal. 2026 WORLD CUP HQ:Latest World Cup news|Full World Cup schedule|Buy World Cup tickets The list of top goalscorers in the World Cup knockout stages. While there are some fairly recent additions in the last 30 years, with Brazil's Ronaldo, many of the names are past greats. This further shows how difficult this accolade that Mbappe added his name to really i…

Is France's World Cup attack one of the best ever? Is any record safe ... France's attack of (from left) Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele are formidableRichard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images If day 19 of the World Cup was all about nerve-shredding late drama and penalty shootouts, then day 20 brought emphatic victories from France and Mexico. France underlined their credentials with a superb 3-0 victory over Sweden thanks to two goals from Kylian Mbappe, who moved level with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot and just one goal behind his former Paris Saint-Germain team-mate’s all-time World Cup goalscoring record. Advertisement Mexico joined them in the round of 16 with an impressive 2-0 win over Ecuador in front of a passionate home crowd at the Azteca Stadium. It is the first time since 1986 that they have won a World Cup knockout game — and, with Canada also through, the United States can make it a clean sweep for the host nations when they face Bosnia and Herzegovina this evening. Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage inThe Athleticapp Also breaking new ground, with a first victory in the Wor…

Fans jubilate as France sends Sweden home after 3-0 win and Mbappé brace France have booked their place in the World Cup Last 16 after a 3-0 win over Sweden. Kylian Mbappe scored two more goals giving him six so far this tournament. It was the first match back for coach Didier Deschamps after his mother's funeral and saw the whole French team unite with him as they go through the next round. It also settles Mbappe status as one of the best players in the world.