Updated: 2026-07-01 | Results and data follow FIFA’s official announcements; please re-confirm live information.
France produced a commanding display at the New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), beating Sweden 3-0 to march into the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Captain Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time in the 45th minute, finishing off a Michael Olise assist. Bradley Barcola doubled the lead in the 53rd minute, again set up by Olise, before Mbappé wrapped up the win with his second in the 74th minute. Les Bleus dominated possession and territory throughout, with Swedish goalkeeper Jacob Zetterström unable to keep his side in the tie despite a string of saves.
It was Mbappé’s sixth goal of the tournament, drawing him level at the top of the Golden Boot race, while he also set a new personal record for goals in the World Cup knockout stages, underlining France’s depth and ruthlessness. Next up, France meet Paraguay, the dark horses who stunned Germany, in the Round of 16 on July 4 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, kicking off at 5 p.m. ET, as the reigning finalists chase a place in the quarter-finals. For full schedules and viewing tips, see the World Cup Canada hub and the where to watch in Canada; all subsequent changes follow FIFA’s official announcements.
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