France defeat Sweden 3-0 in a World Cup match to qualify for the Round of 16. Kylian Mbappé scores twice, with goals in the 45th minute and the 74th minute, taking his tournament tally to six goals, according to multiple reports. France’s other goal is scored by Bradley Barcola in the second half, completing a comfortable win.
Several outlets describe France’s performance as dominant, noting they control possession and create frequent chances throughout the match. Michael Olise is also highlighted as having a strong impact, with reports characterising his role as especially influential.
With the win, France advance to the last-16 stage and are set to play Paraguay. BBC Sport also notes that Mbappé becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches, following his two goals against Sweden.
