France continued its confident march at the World Cup, crushing Sweden 3-0 in a Round of 32 clash. With this convincing victory, Didier Deschamps' squad secured their place in the Round of 16, where their opponent will be the team of Paraguay.
The biggest star of "Les Bleus", Kylian Mbappé, was once again the central figure on the pitch. The captain scored twice – first in the 45th minute, and then in the 74th minute, displaying the class and composure that place him among the best forwards in the world in both instances.
Between Mbappé's two goals, in the second half, Bradley Barcola also left his mark on the match. The young forward scored the third goal for France in the 53rd minute, sealing the classic victory and definitively breaking Swedish hopes for a comeback.
Michael Olise also made a significant contribution to the result. The attacking midfielder provided two impressive assists, using his precise passing to unlock the Scandinavian defense and create perfect opportunities for his teammates.
For their part, Graham Potter's Swedish side, relying on the dangerous "Alexander Isak – Viktor Gyökeres" attacking duo, failed to find an answer to the French dominance. Despite their efforts, the Scandinavians did not manage to score and leave the tournament after this Round of 32 clash.
France continues to the Round of 16 with high confidence and strong form, and the upcoming duel with Paraguay shapes up to be the next important test on the path to the big goal – a new world title.