France Defeats Sweden 3-0 in World Cup Round of 32
France advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Sweden at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The win sets up a next-round matchup against Paraguay, who defeated Germany.
France secured a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The result advances France to face Paraguay in the next round. According to reports, Paraguay defeated Germany in their respective match.
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals for France, while Bradley Barcola scored the second goal. Following the match, Mbappe’s total World Cup knockout-stage goal tally reached 10. He is now one goal behind Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 19. Both players are tied for the 2026 Golden Boot with six goals each.
France entered the knockout stage having won all three of their group stage matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 2. Ousmane Dembele and Mbappe each scored four goals during the group stage. Didier Deschamps led France in the match against Sweden, having missed the team's previous victory over Norway to attend his mother's funeral.
Sweden qualified for the knockout stage via a UEFA Nations League playoff spot. In the group stage, Sweden drew with Japan and defeated Tunisia. Graham Potter served as Sweden's coach. Viktor Gyokeres commented on France's playing style following the match.
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