Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals
Summary
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to help France beat Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup round of 32 match. His six goals now tie him with Lionel Messi as the top scorers in the tournament, and France will face Paraguay next in the round of 16.Key Facts
- Mbappé scored in the 45th minute and again in the second half to set a World Cup knockout scoring record.
- France won 3-0 against Sweden in the round of 32 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
- Bradley Barcola scored the second goal for France in the 53rd minute.
- Mbappé has 18 World Cup career goals, one less than Messi’s record.
- France has scored 13 goals and conceded 2 in the tournament so far.
- France will play Paraguay on July 4 in Philadelphia next.
- The weather during the match was very hot and humid with poor air quality.
- Coach Didier Deschamps showed respect and support for Mbappé, who celebrated by hugging him on the bench.
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