Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France beats Sweden 3‑0 in World Cup

France advanced to the World Cup quarter‑finals after a 3‑0 victory over Sweden, with Kylian Mbappé netting two goals. The French forward opened the scoring in the 45th minute and added a second in the 74th, securing the win.

The performance brought Mbappé to 18 World Cup goals in 18 matches, moving him into second place on the tournament’s all‑time scoring list, just behind Lionel Messi’s 19 goals. Mbappé achieved this milestone faster than Messi, who needed 26 matches for the same tally. The win also puts France in a strong position for the remainder of the tournament.

Mbappé’s rapid goal rate – six goals in the first four matches of the competition – highlights his importance to France’s attack and fuels expectations for further record‑breaking performances as the tournament progresses.