France defeated Sweden 3-0 to progress to the Round of 16.
France vs Sweden Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe scored a brace in the Round of 32 match against Sweden as France registered a comprehensive 3-0 win. With his two strikes, Mbappe tied Lionel Messi for the most goals in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Both forwards now have six goals to their name. Earlier, Mbappe scored his second goal of the game to tie with Messi for most goals in the 2026 edition of the World Cup. Earlier, Bradley Barcola provided the second goal for France in the second half, and just like that, France took a 2-0 lead against Sweden.
The first half of the Round of 32 tie between France and Sweden belonged to one man and one man only. Kylian Mbappe. The Real Madrid forward missed chance after chance and cut a sorry figure in the initial few minutes of the game. However, right before the half-time whistle, Mbappe converted and gave France a much-deserved 1-0 lead. After converting the goal, Mbappe went straight to his manager, Didier Deschamps, to console him after a difficult few days.
The opening half of the game saw France stamp their authority and justify the tag as one of the favourites. France had 15 shots, six of which were on target. The Les Bleus arrived in the knockout stage after an impressive group campaign, topping Group I with an unbeaten record. On the other hand, Sweden advanced as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams after a spirited showing in Group F.
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The first half of the Round of 32 tie between France and Sweden belonged to one man and one man only. Kylian Mbappe. The Real Madrid forward missed chance after chance and cut a sorry figure in the initial few minutes of the game. However, right before the half-time whistle, Mbappe converted and gave France a much-deserved 1-0 lead. After converting the goal, Mbappe went straight to his manager, Didier Deschamps, to console him after a difficult few days.
The opening half of the game saw France stamp their authority and justify the tag as one of the favourites. France had 15 shots, six of which were on target. The Les Bleus arrived in the knockout stage after an impressive group campaign, topping Group I with an unbeaten record. On the other hand, Sweden advanced as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams after a spirited showing in Group F.
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Jul 01, 2026 4:27:39 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Thanks for tuning in!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: That’s all from our coverage for the game between France and Sweden. Until next time, goodbye and goodnight folks!
Jul 01, 2026 4:24:16 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: FRANCE WIN!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: And that’s that! The job is sealed! Fantastic performance by France and they now qualify for the Round of 16 where they will take on Paraguay on Saturday. Kylian Mbappe was the star of the night with his two goals and Barcola also made his presence felt! Solid win for France. They are the team to beat in this tournament.
Full time: France 3 Sweden 0
Jul 01, 2026 4:20:26 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Four minutes of added time!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Just four minutes of added time here! The France fans are already celebrating in the stands and why shouldn’t they?
France 3, Sweden 0 (90 minutes)
Jul 01, 2026 4:14:33 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe subbed off!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Didier Deschamps makes the hard call! Kylian Mbappe comes off! The Real Madrid star won’t be getting a hat-trick here! But the job has been done! France are all but through to the Round of 16.
France 3, Sweden 0 (84 minutes)
Jul 01, 2026 4:11:43 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Last 10 minutes now!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Under 10 minutes are remaining in the contest and France are within touching distance of qualifying for the Round of 16. What a performance this has been from the Les Bleus!
Jul 01, 2026 4:05:24 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: GOAL! MBAPPE!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Absolutely majestic from Mbappe and France. The Real Madrid star gets his second and he is now tied with Lionel Messi for scoring most goals in the World Cup 2026 edition. What a performance from the show man!
France 3 Sweden 0
Jul 01, 2026 4:01:50 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Olise denied!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe looked set for another goal! However, he made the pass to Olise, however, he was denied by the Swedish goalkeeper! What a reprieve for Sweden! They were moments away from going 3-0 down.
Jul 01, 2026 3:57:50 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Hydration break!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Time for the players to take a breather! It’s time for the second hydration break of the game! Back in three minutes.
France 2 Sweden 0 (68 minutes)
Jul 01, 2026 3:56:45 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Sweden counter!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Sweden tried to go for a counter attack! And once again it was that man! Alexander Isak! However, the France defence was upto the task and the Liverpool star was kept at bay.
France 2 Sweden 0
Jul 01, 2026 3:52:56 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Zetterstrom SAVES!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Olise attempts another effort at goal from the edge of the area but the Swedish keeper is upto task. He dives and punches the ball away.
France 2 Sweden 0 (61 minutes)
Jul 01, 2026 3:49:31 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: France opening up Sweden!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: France are now just displaying poetry in motion! Sweden is lost for answers! And Mbappe, Barcola, and Dembele are getting a lot of space to do their thing! This could be a long long day in the office for Sweden now!
France 2 Sweden 0 (59 minutes)
Jul 01, 2026 3:43:38 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: GOAL! Barcola scores!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Just like that, France have a 2-0 lead. Barcola gets his name on the scoring sheet and France are now running away with the game.
Jul 01, 2026 3:42:13 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: France dominating possession!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: France are doing it so smoothly! The Les Bleus are controlling the pace of the game and just like that, the possession is fully in their control!
Jul 01, 2026 3:40:49 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Winner to face Paraguay!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Not to forget, the winner of this match between France and Sweden will take on Paraguay in the Round of 16. Paraguay stunned Germany yesterday.
Jul 01, 2026 3:35:37 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Second half begins!
France vs Sweden LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: The second half is underway! Sweden have everything to do! France is not one of those teams who go on a low block after scoring so expect Mbappe and co to come out swinging! Riveting 45 minutes coming up.
France 1 Sweden 0
Jul 01, 2026 3:27:46 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: 15 shots for France!
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: The opening half saw France having 15 shots and 6 were on goal. However, the Les Bleus only have one goal to show for their efforts. Expect more of the same in the second half!
Sweden cannot afford back to sit back now! An attacking Sweden will pave the way more for France to attack and attack!
Jul 01, 2026 3:20:16 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: HALF TIME!
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: The referee blows the whistle and it’s half time! France have the lead and it is all down to the brilliance of one man – Kylian Mbappe.
Mbappe is now the joint second-highest goalscorer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tied alongside Erling Haaland.
At half time, France 1 Sweden 0
Jul 01, 2026 3:16:57 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe finally scores! GOAL!
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: There it is! Kylian Mbappe at last scores! France takes the lead at long last! Mbappe picked the ball up on the left of the box and smashed a shot into the far corner of the net from close range. As soon as the goal was registered, Mbappe went straight to his manager, Didier Deschamps.
France 1 Sweden 0 (44 minutes)
Jul 01, 2026 3:11:09 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe again!
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe is getting a lot of room to do his thing! He fires another shot in but it is straight at the keeper, who pouches the ball safely.
France 0 Sweden 0 (40 minutes)
Jul 01, 2026 3:07:59 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: France force the pace!
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: France keep trying, and the fate keeps denying them! Olise struck an overhead kick from the edge of the area, and the ball all buyt crept in but the goalpost saved Sweden. Dembele then further missed the rebound from close range. France keeps missing chances!
Jul 01, 2026 3:02:55 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Another miss for Mbappe!
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Oh, Kylian Mbappe, what have you done? It seemed like an easy opportunity. What a let-off for Sweden! Mbappe connects the ball, but it ends up hitting the post, and the deadlock remains!
Olise found the Real Madrid star at the far post, but Mbappe dragged it wide, and the ball pinged off the post.
France 0 Sweden 0 (32 minutes)
Jul 01, 2026 2:58:00 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Back underway!
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: We are back underway! The hydration break is done and dusted for the first half.
Jul 01, 2026 2:53:47 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Time for the hydration break!
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Loud boos ring inside the arena as the referee calls for the hydration break! The pace of the game was picking up but now the players go off to hydrate themselves! Back in two to three minutes.
Jul 01, 2026 2:51:36 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe DENIED!
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Oh, Kylian Mbappe with a picture-perfect finish! However, as soon as he starts to celebrate, the line referee raises the flag for offside! No goal for France!
Olise fed Mbappe with an astounding through ball, and the French forward charged and slotted the ball into the back of the net. However, the flag went up immediately. That looked like a tight call!
0-0 (20 minutes)
Jul 01, 2026 2:50:00 AM IST
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: First attempt at goal for Mbappe
France vs Sweden LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe gets his first major shot of the game! The Real Madrid forward couldn’t connect properly, and the ball went into the arms of the Swedish keeper!
