France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart
Kylian Mbappé has tied Lionel Messi's World Cup goal record following France's dominant victory over Sweden.
📍 Where it landed
France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the Sweet 16. Kylian Mbappé scored twice in the match, tying Lionel Messi for the World Cup lead with 6 goals.
Coach Deschamps noted there was still plenty to improve on despite the decisive win.
Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.
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France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart Al Jazeera · 92d ago broke it first
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- Primary Driver: Kylian Mbappé has tied Lionel Messi's World Cup goal record following France's dominant victory over Sweden.
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France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance in the World Cup. Kylian Mbappé scored twice during the match, a performance described by The Guardian as a masterclass.
Coverage from AP News, Al Jazeera, and ESPN emphasizes that Mbappé now has 6 goals, drawing level with Messi for the lead in the World Cup goal chart. ESPN further reports that Mbappé has set a World Cup knockout record.
Future coverage will likely follow France's progression in the tournament after ousting Sweden.
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What was the final score of the France vs. Sweden match?
France beat Sweden 3-0.
How many goals does Kylian Mbappé now have in the World Cup?
Mbappé has 6 goals.
Who does Mbappé now tie for the lead in the goal chart?
He has drawn level with Lionel Messi.
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