Player ratings: France 3-0 Sweden. Mbappé's double takes "Les Bleus" to the round of 16
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in the match against Sweden, ensuring France's advancement to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Bradley Barcola added another goal, and France will now face Paraguay.
Kylian Mbappé shined at the New York Stadium, scoring two goals in each of the two halves, which led to France's 3-0 victory over Sweden and advancement to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Bradley Barcola also scored, setting the score. France, after its recent triumph over Norway, had to face a more demanding opponent from Scandinavia.
Under the leadership of coach Didier Deschamps, who returned after the break, the French started the match with a new formation, and Bradley Barcola played on the left wing. In defense, Lucas Digne replaced Théo Hernandez. The defensive line, headed by William Saliba, faced a difficult task of stopping Sweden's offensive trio - Anthony Elanga, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres.
The French had difficulty breaking the Swedish defense, but after the watering break they intensified their attacks. Adrien Rabiot came close to scoring and Mbappé hit the post. Finally, after a short corner kick, Mbappé opened the scoring just before the break.
In the second half, the French played more freely. Michael Olise, after a great pass, put Barcola in a clear position and increased the score to 2-0. The French defense, although not without mistakes, managed to limit the Swedish attacks. Mbappé completed the destruction by scoring his second goal to make the score 3-0.
France will now face Paraguay, which brings back memories of their triumph in 1998, when they also defeated them in the round of 16. Back then they needed extra time, but with their current form they are hoping for a more hassle-free victory.
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