A first half flurry from Mexico was enough for the co-hosts to register a first World Cup knockout win in 40 years as they advanced to the round of 16 with a 2-0 win at the Azteca. With the crowd roaring them on,

Man City star Rayan Cherki appeared to ignore France boss Didier Deschamps following their 3-0 World Cup victory over Sweden as squad tensions surface.

France put forth a magnificent performance against Sweden in the round of 32 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Defeating the side by 3-0, France have punched their ticket to the round of 16 stage of the competition.

But for a half-chance that fell to Alexander Isak, Sweden were simply nowhere, and after Olise came close with two chances, the third duly arrived in delicious fashion when Mbappe

Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, breaking multiple records in the process. He became the all-time leader in World Cup knockout goals and overtook Miroslav Klose to move second on the overall scoring list.