Kylian Mbappé led France to a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the World Cup, scoring twice and breaking a knockout round scoring record. Bradley Barcola also scored, and France will face Paraguay in the round of 16. Mbappé’s six goals in the tournament tie him with Lionel Messi for the lead, and his 18 career World Cup goals are just one shy of Messi’s record. France, a tournament favorite, has outscored opponents 13-2. The match was played in hot, humid conditions, with France dominating possession and shots. Mbappé’s performance was celebrated by coach Didier Deschamps, who emphasized the team’s mission. France aims for its third consecutive World Cup final appearance.
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Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals
