The French national football team defeated Sweden 3–0 in a Round of 1/16 match at the 2026 World Cup. The game took place in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice for the winning side (45th and 74th minutes), while Bradley Barcola added another goal (53rd).

Mbappé now has 18 World Cup goals to his name. He ranks second in the tournament's history in this regard, trailing only Argentina forward Lionel Messi (19 goals). At the current tournament, both the Frenchman and the Argentine have scored six goals, sharing the top spot among the tournament's goalscorers.

In the Round of 1/8, the French will face the Paraguay team, which defeated Germany in the first knockout round (1–1, 4–3 on penalties). The match will take place on July 5 in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, USA).

The World Cup is taking place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament, featuring 48 teams for the first time, will conclude on July 19. The defending champion is the Argentina national team.