France advanced to the World Cup round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden in New Jersey. Kylian Mbappé led the charge with two goals, while Barcola added another. The French side dominated possession and chances throughout, with Mbappé’s first-half strike breaking the deadlock just before halftime. He celebrated by embracing coach Didier Deschamps, who recently lost his mother.

In the second half, France maintained their attacking rhythm. Barcola doubled the lead in the 53rd minute from an Olise assist, and Mbappé sealed the win in the 74th minute with his second goal, again assisted by Olise. Sweden’s goalkeeper Zetterström made several saves to prevent a heavier defeat, as France registered 25 shots, 12 on target, while Sweden managed eight without serious threat.

With six goals in the tournament, Mbappé now matches Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race and has 18 career World Cup goals, one behind Messi’s record 19. France will face Paraguay, who eliminated Germany on penalties, in the next round.