Mbappe Double Powers France to 3-0 Win Over Sweden

France marched confidently into the next stage of the FIFA World Cup after defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32, with captain Kylian Mbappe delivering another world-class performance by scoring twice in a commanding victory.

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As several tournament favorites have suffered shocking exits, France has kept its title hopes alive with an impressive display. Mbappe once again proved why he is one of world football’s biggest stars, scoring two of France’s three goals and setting a new World Cup knockout-stage scoring record.

Mbappe Opens the Floodgates

Sweden entered the match hoping to pull off another major upset, but France remained in complete control throughout the contest.

After creating several chances in the opening half, France finally broke the deadlock in the 45th minute. Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele combined brilliantly before finding Mbappe inside the penalty area. The French captain unleashed a powerful right-footed strike that left the Swedish goalkeeper with no chance.

France Dominates Second Half

France doubled its advantage in the 53rd minute when Bradley Barcola calmly finished another excellent assist from Michael Olise, who consistently troubled Sweden’s defense with his creativity and accurate passing.

Mbappe completed his brace in the 74th minute, converting a perfectly timed midfield pass to score France’s third goal and put the result beyond doubt.

Historic Milestone for Mbappe

The two-goal performance not only inspired France’s comfortable victory but also helped Mbappe create history by becoming the highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup knockout-stage history.

The French superstar has also moved level with Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, further strengthening his claim as one of the tournament’s standout performers.

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