France beat Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to secure a place in the World Cup round of 16 against Paraguay. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including a go-ahead goal in the 45th minute described as the result of a crossover step, and added another in the 74th minute. His two goals take his tournament total to six, matching Lionel Messi for the lead in goals at this stage. France also added a third goal, with Bradley Barcola scoring in the 53rd minute. Multiple outlets report that Mbappé records several tournament milestones: this was his third two-goal match of the competition, and he set a career scoring record for World Cup knockout rounds. Sweden coach Graham Potter praises France’s overall quality and depth, while stating that Sweden still has a chance to advance in the matchup. France’s scoring stretch is also highlighted, with one report noting that they become the first nation to score at least three goals in five consecutive World Cup matches.
Mbappé scores twice as France beat Sweden 3-0, tying Messi for World Cup lead
France beat Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to secure a place in the World Cup round of 16 against Paraguay. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including a go-ahead goal in the 45th minute described as the result of a...
- France defeat Sweden 3-0 and qualify for the World of 16 against Paraguay.
- Kylian Mbappé scores twice, including goals in the 45th and 74th minutes.
- Mbappé ties Lionel Messi for the World Cup goal lead at six goals.
- Bradley Barcola adds a goal for France in the 53rd minute.
- Sweden coach Graham Potter says France’s quality and bench options give them strong chances, despite the loss.
Captain Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal, putting him level with Lionel Messi in the goalscoring charts at this World Cup.
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1 month agoEAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium’s broiling conditions. Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament’s knockout rounds, leading Les Bleus over Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay. “I personally haven’t seen a better team,” Sweden coach Graham Potter said. “The quality they have all over the pitch and then the options for them off the bench are very, very strong, so they’ve got as good a chance […]...Keep on reading: Mbappé ties Messi for World Cup lead, France beats Sweden 3-0
1 month agoEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium's broiling conditions. Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament's knockout rounds, leading Les Bleus over Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay. “I personally haven't seen a better team,” Sweden coach Graham Potter said. “The quality they have all over the pitch and then the options for them off the bench are very, very strong, so they’ve got as good a chance as anybody, I would suggest.” France's 27-year-old star scored the go-ahead goal with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added his sixth goal of the tournament in the 74th to tie Lionel Messi for the tournament scoring lead. He has 18 goals in 18 World Cup games, one behind the Argentine's career scoring record of 19 in 29 matches. In between, Bradley Barcola had a 53rd-minute goal for France, which became the first nation to score three or more goals in five consecutive World Cup matches. “I’m very aware
1 month agoKylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay
1 month agoKylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.
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