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France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart

France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart

Summary

France defeated Sweden 3-0 in a World Cup match to advance to the last 16, where they will face Paraguay. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, bringing his total to 18 World Cup goals and tying Lionel Messi with six goals in this tournament. Michael Olise played very well, assisting two goals, while France dominated the game.

Key Facts

  • France won 3-0 against Sweden in the last-32 World Cup match.
  • Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and now has 18 total World Cup goals.
  • Mbappe matched Lionel Messi’s six goals in this World Cup so far.
  • Michael Olise assisted two goals and was a key player for France.
  • France will play Paraguay in the last-16 round in Philadelphia.
  • The match took place at New York New Jersey Stadium with 80,663 fans attending.
  • France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, missed the group game due to a family funeral and will retire after this tournament.
  • Sweden was limited in creating chances and is now eliminated from the World Cup.
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