A strong France dominated Sweden, defeating them 3-0 with a brace from the usual, overwhelming Mbappé and flying to the round of 16 where they will face Paraguay, confirming themselves as one of the big favourites of this World Cup.
Deschamps' team played a spectacular match, with Olise also playing brilliantly, while Dembelé can also take a day off.
After a series of chances—including two that hit the post and a disallowed goal—the French broke the deadlock in the 45th minute with Mbappé, who dribbled past an opponent and, through a trio of three, slotted home at the far post. Seven minutes into the second half, Barcola doubled the lead with a perfect pass from Olise, who then set up Mbappé in the 29th minute, scoring his second goal and tying Messi with six goals at the top of the scoring charts.
Mexico also advanced overnight, defeating Ecuador 2-0 with goals—both in the first half—from Quinones and R. Gimenez. The winner of England vs. Congo awaits the round of 16.
The round of 32 matches
Germany-Paraguay 1-2 (penalty)
France-Sweden 3-0
South Africa-Canada 0-1
Netherlands-Morocco 1-2 (penalty)
Portugal-Croatia
Spain-Austria
USA-Bosnia
Belgium-Senegal
Brazil-Japan 2-1
Ivory Coast-Norway 1-2
Mexico-Ecuador 2-0
England-Congo
Argentina-Cape Verde
Australia-Egypt
Switzerland-Algeria
Colombia-Ghana
(Unioneonline)
