Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France defeats Sweden in World Cup

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France defeats Sweden in World Cup
Summary

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to lead France to a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on July 1. After a scoreless first half, Mbappe netted his first goal early in the second half with a powerful strike from an angle. He added another goal in the 74th minute, extending his tournament tally to six goals and his career World Cup total to 18. This performance propels France into the Round of 16, where they will face Paraguay.

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  • Mbappe scored two goals in the match
  • France leads 3-0 with the match in progress
  • Mbappe has six goals in this World Cup
  • He moves to 18 career World Cup goals
  • France will play Paraguay in the Round of 16
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