Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
Summary
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup, tying Lionel Messi for the tournament scoring lead with six goals and setting up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.
Key Points
- Kylian Mbappé scored twice against Sweden, bringing his total to six goals in the World Cup tournament, tying Lionel Messi.
- France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the round of 16 where they will face Paraguay.
- Mbappé set a career scoring record for World Cup knockout rounds with 10 goals, surpassing previous records held by Leonidas and Ronaldo.
- France became the first nation to score three or more goals in five consecutive World Cup matches.
