A first half flurry from Mexico was enough for the co-hosts to register a first World Cup knockout win in 40 years as they advanced to the round of 16 with a 2-0 win at the Azteca. With the crowd roaring them on,

France put forth a magnificent performance against Sweden in the round of 32 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Defeating the side by 3-0, France have punched their ticket to the round of 16 stage of the competition.

France and Sweden square off in the World Cup Round of 32 here in New Jersey and Les Bleus are the heavy favorites. But they will be wary of an upset with Sweden’s dangerous attacking lineup set to cause them problems on the counter.

Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, breaking multiple records in the process. He became the all-time leader in World Cup knockout goals and overtook Miroslav Klose to move second on the overall scoring list.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.