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France secures 3-0 win over Sweden as Cherki makes late appearance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

France secures 3-0 win over Sweden as Cherki makes late appearance

Summary

France advanced in the World Cup with a 3-0 victory against Sweden on June 30 in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring just before halftime, converting a pass from Ousmane Dembélé. France doubled their lead through Bradley Barcola shortly after the break, while Mbappé secured his brace and sixth tournament goal later in the contest. Rayan Cherki entered the match as a substitute in the final moments. France will meet Paraguay in the next round, while Sweden concludes their tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Kylian Mbappé scores twice, moving to six goals in the tournament.
•Bradley Barcola adds a second goal for France early in the second half.
•Rayan Cherki made a late appearance as a substitute.
•France will face Paraguay in the next round on July 4.
•Sweden exits the tournament following the defeat.

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Rayan Cherki, once again, made a late appearance from the substitutes’ bench during France’s comfortable 3-0 win over Sweden in the last-32.Despite the scorching East Coast heat, Les Bleus dominat...
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