France booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden in their Round of 32 clash on Tuesday.
Didier Deschamps’ side dominated possession from the start, forcing Sweden onto the defensive and creating several scoring opportunities.
Their persistence paid off in the 45th minute when captain Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring with a clinical finish from Ousmane Dembele’s pass.
The goal capped a dominant first-half display and gave France a deserved lead heading into the break.
France resumed the second half with greater intensity and doubled their advantage in the 53rd minute.
Bradley Barcola found the net after being set up by Michael Olise, calmly slotting the ball past the Swedish goalkeeper.
Sweden attempted to fight back by pushing forward, but France’s disciplined defence remained difficult to break down.
The French attack continued to threaten, and Mbappe sealed the victory in the 74th minute with his second goal of the match.
Olise provided the assist once again, delivering a precise pass for the French captain to finish confidently.
The brace highlighted Mbappe’s influence as he led France’s attack with pace, movement and precision.
“It was a great team performance. We showed focus and quality,” Mbappe said after the match.
Olise impressed throughout the encounter, providing two assists and playing a key role in France’s attacking display.
Barcola also made a significant impact, adding his name to the scoresheet in a convincing victory for Les Bleus.
Sweden struggled to match France’s creativity and attacking threat, failing to create enough clear chances to trouble their opponents.
The result sends France into the Round of 16 with renewed confidence as they continue their pursuit of the World Cup title.
France will face Paraguay in the Round of 16, while Sweden exit the tournament following their defeat.
