A first half flurry from Mexico was enough for the co-hosts to register a first World Cup knockout win in 40 years as they advanced to the round of 16 with a 2-0 win at the Azteca. With the crowd roaring them on,

Coach Graham Potter insists losing to France is not a disgrace, a side with high-level players and superior quality.

France put forth a magnificent performance against Sweden in the round of 32 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Defeating the side by 3-0, France have punched their ticket to the round of 16 stage of the competition.

Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, breaking multiple records in the process. He became the all-time leader in World Cup knockout goals and overtook Miroslav Klose to move second on the overall scoring list.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.