World Cup – Mbappe scores twice as France defeats Sweden 3-0

Another key match in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 took place, with France defeating Sweden 3-0 at the Metropolitan Life Stadium thanks to goals from Mbappe and Barcola.

Three minutes into the match, Sweden created an attacking opportunity when Isak received a pass from Dzekeresch and unleashed a shot from inside the penalty area. However, the shot was too central and was easily saved by French goalkeeper Maignan. In the 15th minute, French defender Lucas Digne received the ball and took a long-range shot, but it was saved by Swedish goalkeeper Setström.

In the 17th minute, France continued their attack. Mbappe received a pass from Barcora and took a long-range shot, but the ball was intercepted by Swedish goalkeeper Setström. In the 19th minute, Rabiot passed the ball to Barcora, who broke into the penalty area and fired a powerful shot, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 20th minute, Olise played a through ball to Mbappe, who slotted it home, but the goal was disallowed for offside. In the 27th minute, Yassin Ayari took a free kick, and Isak's shot went wide. In the 32nd minute, France took a corner, and Mbappe's shot hit the post.

In the 36th minute, France launched another counter-attack. Olise received the ball and volleyed, but the ball hit the post. Dembele's follow-up shot went wide. In the 40th minute, Mbappe received a pass from Rabiot near the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but the ball was caught by Swedish goalkeeper Setström.

In the 45th minute, France won a corner kick. Dembele made a through pass, and Mbappe received the pass, bypassed the defense, and curled a shot into the net, giving France a 1-0 lead.

In the 50th minute of the second half, Choameni received a pass from Mbappe and took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball went wide. In the 53rd minute, France intercepted the ball and attacked again. Olise made a through pass, and Barcola stepped up and pushed the ball into the goal, helping France maintain a 2-0 lead over Sweden.

In the 61st minute, Dembele created an attacking opportunity, and Olise received the ball and took a long-range shot, but it was saved by Swedish goalkeeper Setström. In the 65th minute, Olise received a pass from Mbappe and shot from the penalty area, but it was blocked. In the 71st minute, Mbappe passed the ball again, and Olise tried to shoot, but the ball was saved by Setström.

In the 74th minute, Olise played a through ball to Mbappe, who followed up and entered the penalty area before slotting the ball home to extend France's lead to 3-0. In the 82nd minute, Barkola received the ball, evaded his defender, and fired a low shot, but the ball was saved by Swedish goalkeeper Setström.

In the 89th minute, Sweden attempted a counter-attack. Dzekereš received the ball and unleashed a powerful shot, but it was saved by French goalkeeper Maignan.

France ultimately defeated Sweden 3-0, securing their place in the World Cup Round of 16.

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