Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France advances with win over Sweden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:19 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's 3-0 victory against Sweden in the World Cup on June 30, 2026, held in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This win allowed France to pay tribute to coach Didier Deschamps, who returned to the team after a personal loss. With this performance, Mbappe moved into second place on the all-time World Cup goals list, now sitting at 18 goals. The French team has demonstrated remarkable offensive prowess, bolstering their confidence as they prepare to face Paraguay in the round of 16 on July 4.
- •Mbappe becomes second all-time World Cup goalscorer with 18 goals.
- •France plays Paraguay in the round of 16 on July 4.
- •Deschamps returned to lead the team after a family loss.
- •France has allowed only nine shots on goal in the tournament so far.
- •The team celebrated their goals in support of their coach.
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappe sends touching message to Didier Deschamps after France's World Cup win
- 2:19 AMCBS Sports — Kylian Mbappe shines as France honor Didier Deschamps with World Cup win over Sweden
"France star Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, before delivering a touching message to head coach Didier Deschamps
"Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Sweden to move into second on the all-time World Cup goals list as Les Bleus rallied around manager Didier Deschamps
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 3:13 AMKylian Mbappe sends touching message to Didier Deschamps after France's World Cup win
France star Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, before delivering a touching message to head coach Didier Deschamps
- CBS SportsJul 1, 2026, 2:19 AMKylian Mbappe shines as France honor Didier Deschamps with World Cup win over Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Sweden to move into second on the all-time World Cup goals list as Les Bleus rallied around manager Didier Deschamps
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