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France Defeats Sweden 3-0 at 2026 World Cup in East Rutherford
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Michael Olise recorded two assists as France advanced with a dominant performance on a hot New Jersey afternoon.
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France defeated Sweden 3-0 on June 30, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, advancing in the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé scored two goals and Michael Olise recorded two assists in the match. France scored once in the first half and added two more after halftime.
The team hit the woodwork twice and limited Sweden to one shot on target. Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Olise and Mbappé were all involved in scoring or assisting. Olise struck the post with a scissor kick.
Mbappé also hit the post with a shot. The match took place on a hot New Jersey afternoon. " France's previous match was against Senegal, when the team produced its worst half of the tournament in the opening 45 minutes.
Coach Didier Deschamps adjusted the front four after that game. ESPN reported that France delivered a comprehensive victory and that the second half became a matter of when, not if, the team would score more goals.
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