France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart
Kylian Mbappé's double in France's 3-0 win over Sweden ties him with Lionel Messi for most goals in the 2026 World Cup
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The brief
France advanced in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Sweden 3-0. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, tying him with Lionel Messi for the most goals in the tournament with 6.
Coverage from Business Insider, The Guardian, AP News, ESPN, and Al Jazeera emphasizes Mbappé's performance and France's dominant win. Business Insider provided information on how to watch the match online.
What to watch next: France's upcoming match in the World Cup knockout stage. Coverage does not yet specify the next opponent or the date of the match.
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Quick answers
Who scored for France against Sweden?
Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and coverage does not yet specify the scorer of the third goal.
How many goals has Kylian Mbappé scored in the 2026 World Cup?
Mbappé has scored 6 goals in the 2026 World Cup, tying him with Lionel Messi for the most goals in the tournament.
What was the final score of the France vs. Sweden match?
The final score was France 3, Sweden 0.
Coverage (20)
- Mbappe continues record-breaking march, England face Tuchel reality check Yahoo Sports Canada · 21d ago
- Royal academy graduate Michael Olise shines as France power into last 16 Yahoo Sports UK · 21d ago
- Kylian Mbappe and France can only be stopped by the nature of the sport they dominate The New York Times · 21d ago
- France’s World Cup win is reminder of Jets’ ineptitude Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- Deschamps praises Mbappé after emotional World Cup tribute ESPN Global · 21d ago
- 2026 World Cup Moment of the Day: All hail the World Cup's Mr. Inevitable, Kylian Mbappe ESPN · 21d ago
- Sweet 16 for France but plenty to improve on, says coach Deschamps Reuters · 21d ago
- Sports - World Cup 2026: France thrash Sweden as they reach round of 16 France 24 · 21d ago
- In a World Cup of chaos, France look unstoppable The New York Times · 21d ago
- World Cup 2026: France are united, free and brilliant BBC · 21d ago
- Kylian Mbappe Smashes Ronaldo's Ultimate World Cup Record, Lionel Messi Not Even Close NDTV Sports · 21d ago
- Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise’s devastating double act is driving France to another World Cup final Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi AP News · 21d ago
- Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne World Cup show Reuters · 21d ago
- France have Mbappé but are so much more -- and that might make them unbeatable ESPN · 21d ago
- How to Watch France Vs. Sweden Online for Free From Anywhere Business Insider · 21d ago
- Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass The Guardian · 21d ago
- Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0 AP News · 21d ago
- Mbappé sets World Cup knockout record as France oust Sweden ESPN · 21d ago
- France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart Al Jazeera · 21d ago
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