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France defeats Sweden 3-0 in 2026 World Cup Round of 32

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:13 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

France defeats Sweden 3-0 in 2026 World Cup Round of 32

Summary

France secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden in their Round of 32 match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, while Bradley Barcola netted his first World Cup knockout goal. The win confirmed France's advancement to the Round of 16, where they will face Paraguay. Prior to the match, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussed Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt from the 2006 World Cup, deeming it justified after revelations about Marco Materazzi's insult against Zidane's family.

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By the Numbers

•France wins 3-0 against Sweden in Round of 32.
•Kylian Mbappe scores two goals in the match.
•Bradley Barcola scores his first World Cup knockout goal.
•France advances to face Paraguay in Round of 16.
•Zohran Mamdani comments on Zidane’s headbutt ahead of the match.

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4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Zohran Mamdani gives his hot take on Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt in 2006 World Cup final

What they're saying

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gives his unfiltered take on Zinedine Zidane’s controversial moment. In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France has proven to be the outright favorite to lift the trophy after losing the finals in 2022.
— Yahoo Sports

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