Mbappe, Deschamps break World Cup records in Sweden thrashing
Summary
France won 3-0 against Sweden in a World Cup match, led by captain Kylian Mbappe and coach Didier Deschamps. Mbappe set new records for goals scored in the knockout stage, and Deschamps extended his record for most World Cup wins as a manager.Key Facts
- France beat Sweden 3-0 in a World Cup match in East Rutherford.
- Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the game and now has 10 goals in World Cup knockout stages.
- Mbappe’s World Cup total is 18 goals in 18 games, just one behind Lionel Messi’s record of 19.
- Mbappe and Messi are competing closely for the Golden Boot, awarded to the top scorer.
- Coach Didier Deschamps has 18 World Cup wins as a manager, the most ever.
- France will next play Paraguay in the round of 16 in Philadelphia.
- Paraguay upset Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw to advance to the next round.
- Mbappe opened the scoring just before halftime and sealed the win with a third goal in the 74th minute.
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