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World Cupdate: Bonjour, goalsSpace runs short today, but soccer remains compelling enough for the top spot. Let’s do three points for three matches: 1. France is probably winning the whole thing.
Les Bleus looked effortless in a 3-0 rout of Sweden yesterday, and it’s difficult to imagine any other team in this tournament outclassing them. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, which gives him the record for knockout-round goals scored in World Cup history. Just look at this filth from his first strike:
Kylian Mbappé aparece en el momento indicado para abrir el marcador y darle la ventaja a su selección con una gran definición. ¡Revive el gol el partido! presentado por @BankofAmerica pic.twitter.com/njXbq1db92
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 30, 2026Behind Mbappé, the French look unstoppable. 2. Mexico might be unbeatable at Azteca.
