France showcased an impressive performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, achieving a convincing victory highlighted by Mbappé, who scored two goals to match Messi’s tally.
The defining moment came in the 74th minute when Michael Olise produced a perfectly weighted slide-rule pass to Kylian Mbappé. The French captain calmly curled his finish into the far corner, scoring his fifth goal of the tournament to draw level with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. The assist also strengthened Olise’s impressive campaign, making him the tournament’s outright leading assist provider.
Mbappé’s strike carried even greater historical significance, as it ensured France became the first team in FIFA World Cup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches.
The victory also saw Les Bleus become the tournament’s highest-scoring team, further highlighting the attacking quality that has made them one of the most feared sides remaining in the competition.
France will now turn their attention to a Round of 16 clash against Paraguay, a fixture that promises another stern test but one in which Didier Deschamps’ men will enter as clear favourites.
For Sweden, the defeat marked the end of their World Cup journey. It was their first-ever loss to France in a major international tournament and brought their campaign to a disappointing conclusion as they exited the competition with little resistance.
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