Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Michael Olise dazzled as France beat Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on July 1, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. France will now face Paraguay in the last 16.
France made a statement at the 2026 World Cup—and Kylian Mbappé was right at the center of it. The Paris Saint-Germain captain put in a commanding display against Sweden, netting two goals and helping his side cruise into the Round of 16. It was the kind of performance that reminds you just how dangerous this French squad can be when they’re firing on all cylinders!
If you missed the match, don’t worry—here’s everything you need to know about one of the most one-sided results of the tournament so far.
How Did France vs. Sweden Play Out at the 2026 World Cup?
France controlled this game from start to finish. Playing in front of 80,663 fans at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Les Bleus utterly dominated Sweden in both possession and shots on goal. Sweden, to be blunt, never really looked like threatening.
The breakthrough came just before half-time. Mbappé finished off a superb team move to break the deadlock—though France had already hit the woodwork twice before that, once through Mbappé himself and once through the electric Michael Olise. You could feel the goal coming, and when it finally arrived, it felt inevitable.
The second half was more of the same. On 53 minutes, Olise turned provider, setting up Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola to make it 2-0. Then, with Sweden well and truly beaten, Olise delivered a delightful pass to send Mbappé through for his second and France’s third. Game, set, and match!
What Made Michael Olise’s Performance So Special?
Honestly, while Mbappé grabbed the headlines with his brace, Olise was the creative force behind this victory. The Chelsea winger was in scintillating form throughout the match—threatening with his runs, providing the assist for Barcola’s goal, and then teeing up Mbappé for the third with a pass that was just… chef’s kiss.
Olise’s ability to combine with Mbappe and Barcola gives France a genuinely frightening attacking trio. If they play like this in the knockout rounds, opponents are going to have a very tough