Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFrance defeated Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup 2026 round of 32, securing their place in the next stage of the tournament. Kylian Mbappe scored a brace, taking his tally to nine goals in his last five World Cup matches, with Bradley Barcola also contributing a goal. The victory sets up a clash for France against Paraguay in the next round, after Paraguay caused an upset by eliminating Germany. France, featuring standout players like Mbappe and Michael Olise, are considered strong favourites to win the World Cup. Meanwhile, a late Erling Haaland winner saw Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Dallas to reach the last 16 and Mexico brushed aside Ecuador 2-0 in their last-32 World Cup tie to set up a potential showdown with England.In fullFrance v Sweden LIVE: Mbappe inspires brilliant Les Bleus to cruise into World Cup last 16Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
World Cup 2026 results: France cruise into last-16 with knockout win
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFrance defeated Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup 2026 round of 32, securing their place in the next stage of the tournament. Kylian Mbappe scored a brace, taking his tally to nine goals in his last five World Cup matches, with Bradley Barcola also contributing a goal. The victory sets up a clash for France against Paraguay in the next round, after Paraguay caused an upset by eliminating Germany. France, featuring standout players like Mbappe and Michael Olise, are considered strong favourites to win the World Cup. Meanwhile, a late Erling Haaland winner saw Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Dallas to reach the last 16 and Mexico brushed aside Ecuador 2-0 in their last-32 World Cup tie to set up a potential showdown with England.In fullFrance v Sweden LIVE: Mbappe inspires brilliant Les Bleus to cruise into World Cup last 16Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
