France booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday, setting up a knockout clash with Paraguay.
Captain Kylian Mbappe once again led from the front, scoring twice to continue his remarkable tournament form. The French forward opened the scoring just before halftime in the 45th minute before adding his second in the 74th minute. Bradley Barcola also found the net in the second half to complete the dominant performance.
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The victory takes Mbappe’s tally to six goals at this year’s World Cup and 18 goals overall in World Cup history, leaving him just one goal behind the competition’s all-time leading scorer, Lionel Messi.
France controlled possession throughout the contest, limiting Sweden’s attacking opportunities while creating numerous chances of their own. Their clinical display ensured a comfortable passage into the knockout stage.
With the win, France will now face Paraguay in the Round of 16 on Saturday as they continue their bid for another FIFA World Cup title. Paraguay secured their place in the next round after defeating Germany in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.
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