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Here's how Deschamps celebrated Kylian Mbappe's glistening display vs. Sweden.

OLIVER SALT IN NEW JERSEY: If Messi is the current king on the throne, then France's captain fantastic, the focal point of their frightening attack, is the heir apparent after climbing right behind him.

Kylian Mbappe put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to set a World Cupknockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.

Kylian Mbappé has not cooled down to start the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are my four takeaways from France's 3-0 win over Sweden.

Kylian Mbappé broke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches and moved within a single goal of Lionel Messi's overall tournament mark, as his two goals led France to a 3-0 win over Sweden.

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, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added another as a hugely impressive France side confidently beat Sweden 3-0 in New Jersey ...

Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola net, while Michael Olise wows, as France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach last 16.

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