France sweep aside Sweden in latest World Cup statement

Kylian Mbappe.
A Kylian Mbappe brace has steered a rampant France past Sweden and into the World Cup last 32. -AP

Kylian Mbappe has drawn level with Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 World Cup goalscoring charts as France swept aside Sweden 3-0 to seal their place in the last 16 with an exhilarating performance in New Jersey.

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