France marched into the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday night with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden in New York, as Kylian Mbappé struck twice to become the tournament’s joint top scorer and Michael Olise provided two assists to underline France’s depth.

Mbappé’s 45th-minute opener, a composed finish after a surging run, and his second in the 53rd minute broke the Swedish resistance and extended his own record as the leading scorer in World Cup knockout matches to 18 goals. The feat drew him level with Lionel Messi at the top of the tournament’s scoring chart with six goals in 2026, just one behind the all-time record held by Miroslav Klose. “I am aware of who I play for, where I am and what I have to do,” Mbappé told reporters after the match. “But it is not just about me. The whole team knows what we have to do here at the World Cup.”

Bradley Barcola added the third goal in the 62nd minute, capping a dominant display that saw France control possession and create 21 shots on goal. Olise, meanwhile, set up two of the three goals to equal a 32-year-old World Cup assist record, his fifth of the tournament. “Michael Olise has been outstanding,” said France manager Didier Deschamps. “He gives us another dimension in attack.”

The result sent Sweden out of the tournament and set up a last-16 tie with Paraguay on Saturday in Kansas City. France’s next opponents, ranked 53rd in the world, have already beaten Japan in their group stage opener and will arrive in confident mood after a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday.

Mbappé’s record-breaking performance came amid emotional tributes to Deschamps, who lost his mother last week. The France captain dedicated his first goal to his manager, running to the bench to embrace him before the celebrations began. “It was important to show the respect and the love we have for him,” Mbappé said.

France’s attacking quartet of Mbappé, Olise, Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé has now scored 12 of the team’s 15 goals in the tournament, with Olise’s creativity and Mbappé’s clinical finishing combining to devastating effect. “We are not just relying on one player,” Deschamps said. “We have a team that can hurt any opponent.”

With the quarter-finals and semi-finals to come, France now stand as clear favourites to lift the trophy in Dallas on 19 July. Their next challenge, Paraguay, will be their sternest test yet, but after Tuesday’s performance, few would bet against Deschamps’ side continuing their march toward a third World Cup title.

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Mbappe scores twice as France dominate Sweden Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with after scoring twice as France crusie past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last-16 tie with Paraguay.

bbc sport · about 1 hour ago

CM 2026: Franţa, calificată în optimi, după ce a învins Suedia Reprezentativa Franţei s-a calificat în optimile Cupei Mondiale, după ce a dispus fără drept de apel de selecţionata Suediei, într-un meci în care Kylian Mbappe a marcat de două ori.

digi24 · about 1 hour ago

Três imagens num minuto que explicam o que é um candidato Kylian Mbappé marcou o primeiro golo em cima do intervalo e foi dedicar o momento ao técnico Didier Deschamps, que perdeu a mãe na semana passada

observador · about 1 hour ago

Hylles av lagkompisene: – Det har vært mye snakk om Haikin Mange var usikre og pekte på Bodø/Glimt-målvakten Nikita Haikin før VM. Seks minutter på overtid reddet Ørjan Håskjold Nyland (35) norsk seier og drømmemøte med Brasil.

nrk · about 1 hour ago

Coupe du monde : une France dominatrice ne laisse aucune chance à la Suède, Mbappé continue dempiler les buts La France retrouvait la Suède ce mardi soir en seizièmes de finale de la Coupe du monde. ...

la libre · about 1 hour ago

Olise inventa y Mbappé liquida a Suecia en otra exhibición de Francia El del Bayern da dos asistencias y el madridista anota un doblete en la contundente victoria de los bleus, muy superiores. Barcola marcó el otro tanto. El 4 de julio, ante Paraguay en octavos. Leer

elmundo · about 1 hour ago

Frankreich steht im Achtelfinale: „Ich bin traurig, dass wir nicht gegen Deutschland spielen Frankreich schlägt Schweden mühelos 3:0, und Mbappé zeigt großen Fußball. Ein Wermutstropfen bleibt für viele Fans: Ihr Traumspiel gegen Deutschland wird nicht zustande kommen.

tagesspiegel · about 1 hour ago

Supersuperstars: Höher gehts nicht Nicht nur in Zeiten der Fußball-WM herrscht der Hang zum Supersuperlativ. Auch sonst wimmelt es von Ikonen, Legenden und Überfliegern

der standard · about 2 hours ago

United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass? France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.

bbc sport · about 2 hours ago

Mikrofonen fanget opp Ødegaard-utbrudd: – Men for f*** da! Martin Ødegaard var alt annet enn rolig som skjæra på tunet mot Elfenbenskysten. Det hylles av lagkameratene.

nrk · about 2 hours ago

Svensk VM-exit: Stjernen løp direkte til treneren etter scoringen Da Kylian Mbappé til slutt fikk hull på den svenske muren, sprang han rett ut på benken til Didier Deschamps.

aftenposten · about 2 hours ago

A este ritmo, há Bola de Ouro que lhe escape? Nova exibição de gala por parte de Mbappé, que bisou no triunfo francês (3-0) sobre a Suécia. O avançado igualou Messi na liderança dos artilheiros deste Mundial e ficou a 1 golo do recorde absoluto.

observador · about 2 hours ago

Sensationeller Olise-Seitfallzieher, doch der Pfosten verhindert Frankreichs Traumtor Michael Olise versetzt die Fußballwelt wieder einmal ins Staunen. Gegen Schweden setzt der Franzose zum Seitfallzieher an, der spektakuläre Schuss prallt aber nur an den Pfosten. Sehen Sie die Szene hier im Video.

welt.de · about 2 hours ago

France sweep past Sweden, Mexico advanced while Belgium prepare for Senegal test Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.

euronews · about 2 hours ago

3:0 gegen Schweden: Frankreichs faszinierender Zauberfußball Der Facettenreichtum des französischen Spiels begeistert das Publikum. Die Schweden können nicht mithalten. Doch jenseits des Spektakels lauert ein Problem.

faz · about 2 hours ago

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.

aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

Mondiali 2026, le partite di oggi: lInghilterra sfida il Congo. Tocca anche a Usa e Bosnia | Orari e dove vederle in tv La Norvegia ha eliminato la Costa dAvorio, mentre il Marocco ha fatto fuori lOlanda. Oggi, 1 luglio, ci saranno altre due sfide tra nazionali africane ed europee. Si comincia alle 18 con la rivelazione Repubblica Democratica del Congo che sogna limpresa contro lInghilterra di Harry Kane, che parte ovviamente favorita. Il Mondiale ha però già […] Larticolo Mondiali 2026, le partite di oggi: lInghilterra sfida il Congo. Tocca anche a Usa e Bosnia | Orari e dove vederle in tv proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.

il fatto quotidiano · about 2 hours ago

Mbappe brace sends France past Sweden into World Cup last 16 France cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sweden, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to book a Round of 16 clash against Paraguay. Michael Olise recorded his fifth assist of the tournament, equalling a 32-year record, as France dominated from start to finish.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Francija na krilih Kyliana Mbappeja zanesljivo preko Švedske V prvem od treh evropskih obračunov v 1/16 finala svetovnega prvenstva so Francozi premagali Švede s 3:0. Ob zanesljivi zmagi je blestel francoski kapetan Kylian Mbappe, ki je prispeval dva zadetka.

rtv slovenia · about 2 hours ago

Olise, Dembélé, Mbappé – Frankreichs Superstars kombinieren sich zur Führung Kurz vor der Halbzeit belohnt sich die französische Nationalmannschaft für ihren Sturmlauf. Über Michael Olise und Ousmane Dembele landet der Ball bei Kylian Mbappe, der zur Führung trifft. Sehen Sie das 1:0 hier im Video.

welt.de · about 2 hours ago

Vierte Olise-Vorlage – Hier erzielt Barcola das zweite Tor für Frankreich Die französische Nationalmannschaft legt wenige Minuten nach der Halbzeit nach. Michael Olise setzt Bradley Barcola stark in Szene. Der lässt Schwedens Torwart keine Chance. Sehen Sie das 2:0 hier im Video.

welt.de · about 2 hours ago

Sverige hade inget att sätta emot Tack och godnatt, Sverige. VM-äventyret är över. Det blev inget mirakel mot Frankrike. Men det var kul att vi fick vara med.

svenska dagbladet · about 2 hours ago

Frankrijk verslaat Zweden dankzij Mbappé: Maar het gaat niet alleen om mij Frankrijk is door naar de achtste finales na een 3-0-overwinning op Zweden. Kylian Mbappé scoorde twee goals, het waren zijn zeventiende en achttiende doelpunt op een WK. "Ik ben me ervan bewust voor wie ik speel, waar ik ben en wat ik moet doen", zei hij na het duel. "Maar het gaat niet alleen om mij. Het hele team weet wat we hier op het WK moeten doen."

rtl nieuws · about 2 hours ago

Sendte Sverige ut av VM – løp rett ut til treneren Da Kylian Mbappé til slutt fikk hull på den svenske muren, sprang han rett ut på benken til Didier Deschamps.

aftenposten · about 2 hours ago

Frankreich im Achtelfinale: „Ich bin traurig, dass wir nicht gegen Deutschland spielen Frankreich schlägt Schweden mühelos. Die Fans trauern einer Begegnung nach, die es nach dem deutschen Aus nicht geben wird.

tagesspiegel · about 2 hours ago

98-heltene: Dette spår de før den historiske kampen De var selv med på å slå Brasil i 1998. Nå venter en ny historisk kamp.

aftenposten · about 2 hours ago

3:0 gegen Schweden: Mbappé schießt Frankreich ins Achtelfinale Frankreich bestätigt seine Favoritenrolle mit einem souveränen 3:0 gegen Schweden. Mbappé trifft doppelt und überholt Klose in der WM-Torjägerliste. Im Achtelfinale wartet nun Paraguay.

faz · about 2 hours ago

Rooney med heftig løfte etter Norge-bragden Norges VM-avansement skaper overskrifter verden over. Nå lover svenske Zlatan Ibrahimovic å heie på nabolandet, mens Wayne Rooney kanskje må ta årene fatt.

nrk · about 2 hours ago

Frankrijk wint overtuigend met 3-0 van Zweden Frankrijk heeft overtuigend gewonnen van Zweden in de zestiende finales van het WK. Het werd 3-0. Kylian Mbappé scoorde twee keer. De andere Franse treffer was van Bradley Barcola.

nrc · about 2 hours ago

Revivez la qualification des Bleus commentée par Mohamed El Khatib : un Kylian Mbappé «clinique» et Michael Olise, le «trésor national» Les Bleus ont battu la Suède 3 - 0 et joueront samedi à 23 heures contre le Paraguay en 8es de finale. Retrouvez les commentaires de notre invité exceptionnel pour France - Suède : le dramaturge fan de foot Mohamed El Khatib.

liberation · about 2 hours ago