Mbappe scores twice as France advance past Sweden in World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It’s safe to assume that at least one of the 80,663 fans in attendance at the Meadowlands witnessed their first soccer match Tuesday, an evening round of 32 match between France and Sweden. They watched with no prior knowledge of the two teams, and no real understanding of what each star on Les Blues brought to the pitch. Yet, one thing was clear after 90 minutes of ...

Kylian Mbappé scored a brace and Michael Olise had a glistering performance as France overpowered Sweden in a 3-0 victory on Tuesday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. France will now face Paraguay, who stunned Germany in a 4-3 win on penalties, for a place in the quarter-finals.

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden to set up World Cup last-16 meeting with Paraguay.

Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with after scoring twice as France crusie past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last-16 tie with Paraguay.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.In 1998, France's run to victory on home soil included a 1-0 last-16 win over Paraguay, when Laurent Blanc scored a golden goal in extra time.

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.