France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart
Al Jazeera • • sports
Key Points:
- Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise excelled as France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup last-32 match, securing a last-16 clash with Paraguay.
- Mbappe's two goals brought him level with Lionel Messi on six goals in this tournament and brought his overall World Cup tally to 18, just one shy of Messi's record of 19.
- France dominated possession and created numerous chances, with Olise providing key assists, including one for Bradley Barcola's goal and another for Mbappe's second strike.
- The victory marked a fitting send-off for France coach Didier Deschamps, who will step down after 14 years in charge following a highly successful tenure.
- Sweden, despite having quality attackers, struggled to maintain possession and create chances, ending their World Cup run after reaching the tournament through playoffs.
