Round of 32
France 3-0 Sweden
France were far too strong for Sweden, cruising to a 3-0 win with two goals from Kylian Mbappe to reach the round of 16.
How the match went
This was as easy as it gets for France.
Their captain Kylian Mbappe ran the whole show, and Sweden had no answer for him.
He scored right on half-time, in the 45th minute, to make it 1-0.
That goal settled France down, and they took control after the break.
Their winger Bradley Barcola made it 2-0 in the 53rd minute.
From there the game was over, and France stayed in control until the end.
Then Mbappe scored again in the 74th minute for his second of the night to make it 3-0.
Mbappe is now the best player of the whole tournament so far.
His teammate Michael Olise set up 2 of the goals, and he now has the most assists at this World Cup.
Sweden never really got going, and they never had a chance to win this one.
To be fair, Sweden defended well for long spells, but they were just not on the same level as France.
It was a calm, professional win, and France were never in any trouble at all.
Key moments
- ⚽ 45' Mbappé (France)
- ⚽ 53' Barcola (France)
- ⚽ 74' Mbappé (France)
Goals in the order they were scored.
- Date
- Tuesday, June 30
- Kickoff Time
- 17:00 (New York time)
- Stage
- Round of 32
What's next for France?
France are through to the round of 16, and they look like real contenders after a win this easy.
Next they play Paraguay, who knocked out Germany on penalties.
With Kylian Mbappe in this kind of form, France make a strong case to take the trophy this year.
That is the end of this World Cup for Sweden
Sweden are going home, beaten 3-0 by a France side that was simply too good.
They defended well for a while, and their strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres gave it everything.
It is a tough way to end, but losing to France, one of the best teams in the world, is nothing to be ashamed of.
Common questions
Where and when was France vs Sweden played?
The game was played on June 30, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. It was a round of 32 knockout match at the 2026 World Cup.
What was the final score of France vs Sweden?
France won 3-0. Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Bradley Barcola added the other goal, all after a 1-0 half-time lead.
Who scored for France against Sweden?
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, in the 45th and 74th minutes. Bradley Barcola scored France's other goal in the 53rd minute.
How did France win so easily?
France were far stronger than Sweden and led from the first half. Kylian Mbappe controlled the game and scored twice, and Sweden never had a real chance.