Deschamps was moved by the spirit of solidarity shown by France.

Thanks to a brace from Mbappe and a goal from Barcola, France, nicknamed "Les Bleus," defeated Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, securing their place in the Round of 16. Head coach Didier Deschamps expressed his admiration for the team spirit displayed by his players.

France took the lead in the 45th minute with a corner kick. Dembele played a through ball to Mbappe, who curled a shot past the defense to give France a 1-0 lead. In the 53rd minute of the second half, Olise played a through ball to Barcora, who slotted the ball home to extend France's lead over Sweden to 2-0.

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.

Ultimately, France defeated Sweden 3-0 at the Metropolitan Life Stadium, advancing to the Round of 16 of the World Cup.

It's worth mentioning that France's head coach Didier Deschamps missed the third round of the group stage due to the passing of his mother, and Kylian Mbappé gave Deschamps a special hug after scoring a goal against Sweden.

In an interview, Deschamps said, "Mbappe's actions really touched me. He is our captain, and I'm not saying this to praise him, but because he has been impeccable from day one."

“This team is very united, and they did what they were supposed to do during my absence. For both them and for me, it was actually a better choice if I wasn’t there at the time.”

Deschamps said, "But when I came back, they knew I was back with them, which was a very good thing. Team spirit alone may not necessarily help a team win a game, but I know very well that lacking that spirit can absolutely make you lose a game."

Speaking about Olise, who contributed two assists in the match, Deschamps said, "Everything is wonderful as long as the ball is at his feet. He is playing world-class now. He has been performing very well this season. He just needs a little time to adapt after coming to the national team, but his impact on the team is already huge."

“Olisse complements the other forwards very well, and their understanding on the field is becoming more and more natural.”

Deschamps added, "We've been watching the other knockout stages closely, and every match has been very difficult. In comparison, this one wasn't as tough for us because we executed our pre-match plan very well. However, we've only just made it past the round of 32."

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