France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart
Mbappé ties Messi’s World Cup goal record as France crushes Sweden in knockout stage
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The brief
France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to tie Lionel Messi’s tournament goal record at six. The victory marked France’s advancement past the group stage, with Mbappé’s performance described as a masterclass by multiple outlets.
Coverage from *The Guardian*, AP News, ESPN, and Al Jazeera highlights Mbappé’s two-goal haul as the decisive moment, noting his efficiency and impact on the match. Mbappé’s goal tally now equals Messi’s 2022 record, raising expectations for his potential to surpass it in this tournament.
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Quick answers
How many goals did Mbappé score in this match?
Mbappé scored twice in France’s 3-0 victory over Sweden.
Does this tie break the World Cup goal record?
No—Mbappé tied Messi’s record of six goals in a single World Cup, according to coverage.
Which stage of the tournament is France in now?
France has advanced past the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Coverage (8)
- Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise’s devastating double act is driving France to another World Cup final Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi AP News · 2h ago
- Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne World Cup show Reuters · 2h ago
- France have Mbappé but are so much more -- and that might make them unbeatable ESPN · 2h ago
- Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass The Guardian · 2h ago
- Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0 AP News · 2h ago
- Mbappé sets World Cup knockout record as France oust Sweden ESPN · 2h ago
- France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart Al Jazeera · 2h ago
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