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 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (13)
- World Cup live updates: Own goal draws Australia l... www.espn.com · 43d ago
- Sweet 16 for France but plenty to improve on, says coach Deschamps Reuters · 46d ago
- In a World Cup of chaos, France look unstoppable The New York Times · 46d ago
- France has its first decisive knockout win. Can anyone stop them on the path to a World Cup final? NBC News · 46d ago
- Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 46d ago
- Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise’s devastating double act is driving France to another World Cup final Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi AP News · 46d ago
- Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne World Cup show Reuters · 46d ago
- France have Mbappé but are so much more -- and that might make them unbeatable ESPN · 46d ago
- Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass The Guardian · 46d ago
- Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0 AP News · 46d ago
- Mbappé sets World Cup knockout record as France oust Sweden ESPN · 46d ago
- France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart Al Jazeera · 46d ago broke it first
🌍 How it travelled
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Where it stands
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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