New Delhi: France continued their impressive run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 and creating a record for the tournament.Didier Deschamps’ team became the first team FIFA World Cup record scoring three or more goals in five consecutive games. FIFA confirmed this by writing on the X after France’s successful victory. “France have become the first team in @FIFAWorldCup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches,” FIFA said.
Mbappe shines again
Kylian Mbappe once again he led from the front, scoring twice as France progressed into the Round of 16. Bradley Barcola also found the net as Les Bleus maintained their perfect record in the tournament.With his two goals, Mbappe took 18 FIFA World Cup goals. He moved into second place on the all-time World Cup list, passing Miroslav Klose by just one. Lionel Messi.France dominated the first half and finally broke the deadlock when Mbappe stepped into the penalty area before firing over for a corner.Sweden had little chance to come back after the break. Michael Olise set up Barcola for France’s second goal before providing another assist for Mbappe, who scored his second of the game to reach 10 goals in knockout matches at the World Cup.
Deschamps is proud of his team’s efforts
France coach Didier Deschamps praised his players after another great display.“A lot of pride and emotion. Before the game, we saw in the other 32 games that none of the games were easy, including ours, even though we had a small lead. We could have done better in the first half, but we have to appreciate what we got,” said Deschamps.
Another knocking challenge awaits
France has now reached the Round of 16 for the seventh time in their history (1986, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026). Only Brazil have a longer streak of consecutive appearances this season, while France’s run confirms their consistency at the biggest stage.France will face Paraguay again in Philadelphia on July 5. Looking ahead to the next challenge, Deschamps said: “There are another game in four days, and that’s what we came here for. We will enjoy what we have done today without looking too far, otherwise we will be sent back to the world quickly. We must maintain the same attitude, the same determination for the next stage against Paraguay, a big country in South America and not having the best talent. We will take some time to hear this before we prepare for the next session. “
