Kylian Mbappe just reminded everyone why he’s the most electrifying player on the planet. France cruised past Sweden 3-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32, with Mbappe scoring twice at MetLife Stadium. Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, not exactly known for handing out compliments to the guy who just ended his tournament, had no choice but to tip his cap.
“He’s an amazing player, of course… he shows it here again, and he’s an incredible player,” Gyokeres said after the match.
What happened on the pitch
France put together a dominant performance that was never really in doubt. Mbappe’s brace did most of the damage, while Bradley Barcola added a third to seal the result.
The match, played at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey metro area, ended Sweden’s World Cup run entirely. Mbappe has now scored multiple goals across the 2026 tournament, and his sixth career World Cup goal may have come during this very match.
