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01 Jul 2026, 11:10

France beat Sweden 3-0 in 1/8 final

  • France defeated Sweden 3-0, with a 32nd-minute goal taking them into the 1/8 final
  • Mbappé scored twice, turning the tide with his first goal, and then sealed the win with a second-half strike
  • Mbappé added another goal, bringing his total to 19 in the tournament, while Sweden’s goals were limited to one

France secured victory over Sweden 3-0, with the World Cup 2026 match deciding the outcome in the 1/8 final.

Mbappé opened the scoring with a double, doubling the lead, and then scored again to put the match out of reach. The first goal came in the 32nd minute, and the second came in the 18th minute.

Mbappé’s brace helped France take control of the game, and Sweden were unable to respond effectively.

Mbappé netted his third goal, bringing his tally to 19 goals, while Sweden’s winless streak continued. The match ended 3-0.

The next round for France is against either Canada or Morocco.

Tags: Sport/Football

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  • www.independent.co.uk - France v Sweden highlights: Mbappe nears Messi in World Cup all-time scoring
  • www.independent.co.uk - The five all-time World Cup top scorers as Mbappé closes in on record
  • apnews.com - France looks like World Cup juggernaut with fearsome foursome of Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise and Barcola