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Kylian Mbappe shines as France progresses past Sweden in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Kylian Mbappe shines as France progresses past Sweden in World Cup

Summary

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-0 victory over Sweden during the World Cup, securing their place in the last 16. This performance ties him with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot with six goals. Gary Neville praised Mbappe, likening him to Ronaldo Nazario and asserting that France is the tournament favorite after showing standout performances. Didier Deschamps' team has scored ten goals in four matches, establishing themselves as a dominant force entering the knockout stages.

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By the Numbers

•France defeats Sweden 3-0 to advance in the World Cup.
•Mbappe scores twice, reaching six goals this tournament.
•Gary Neville compares Mbappe to Ronaldo Nazario.
•France has scored ten goals in four matches.
•The team is aiming for a third consecutive World Cup final.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — “This is the Mbappe World Cup... he’s just a level above” – Neville compares star to Ronaldo as France emerge clear favourites

What they're saying

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Gary Neville has compared Kylian Mbappe to Ronaldo Nazario after the forward's electric performances at this summer's World Cup.Mbappe scored twice asFrance beat Sweden 3-0 to progress to the last 16,...
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