France 3-0 Sweden Stats: Mbappé Breaks Another World Cup Record as Deschamps' Men Dazzle
Opta Analyst • • sports
Key Points:
- Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France's 3-0 victory over Sweden, bringing his World Cup knockout-stage goal tally to 10, the highest ever, and his overall World Cup goals to 18, second only to Lionel Messi.
- Michael Olise provided five assists in the tournament, the most at a single World Cup since 1994, and contributed significantly to France's attacking dominance despite not scoring.
- France became the first team to score three or more goals in five consecutive World Cup matches, showcasing their offensive strength under coach Didier Deschamps, who now holds the record for most knockout stage wins as a manager.
- The win sets up a last-16 clash between France and Paraguay, with France demonstrating strong form and multiple players, including Mbappé, Dembélé, and Barcola, each scoring two or more goals in the tournament.
- France's 25 shots against Sweden marked their highest total in a World Cup match since 1998, emphasizing their attacking pressure and control throughout the game.
