OLIVER SALT IN NEW JERSEY: If Messi is the current king on the throne, then France's captain fantastic, the focal point of their frightening attack, is the heir apparent after climbing right behind him.

Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup knockout matches as France cruised past Sweden.

France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup, moving one behind Lionel Messi on the tournament’s all-time list and tying him with the Argentina…