Mbappé Shines as France Advances | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

France storms into the Round of 16 with a blistering win over Sweden, led by Kylian Mbappé’s historic two-goal performance that shattered the World Cup knockout scoring record. With ten goals in knockout games—surpassing legends like Ronaldo and Leonidas—and a tournament record of thirteen goals scored, two conceded, France’s offensive machine is unstoppable. Coach Didier Deschamps honored Mbappé’s brilliance with a bow and revealed the team’s emotional unity amid personal loss. Sweden’s captain admitted France’s superior control and tempo. Even in sweltering conditions, France dominated…