France 3:0 Sweden — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France swept aside Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup, the Paris Saint-Germain star the standout performer in a routine victory. France dominated from the first whistle and never looked back, though the final scoreline perhaps flattered them slightly given Sweden’s stubborn early resistance.

The turning point came just before half-time when Mbappé latched onto Ousmane Dembélé’s cross to slot home in the 45th minute, a goal that deflated the Swedish resistance. Bradley Barcola doubled the lead in the 53rd minute after a neat assist from Michael Olise, and Mbappé sealed the win in the 74th minute with another finish from Olise’s pass.

France were the better side throughout and fully deserved the win, controlling both halves with their superior quality. CheckLive’s model rated France marginally ahead and the result confirmed that prediction, with the live signals accurately backing a French victory at odds of 1.07. The win wraps up their World Cup campaign with no next fixture scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of France vs Sweden?

France 3-0 Sweden (World Cup, Round of 32).

Who scored?

Kylian Mbappé (45', assist Ousmane Dembélé) for France; Bradley Barcola (53', assist Michael Olise) for France; Kylian Mbappé (74', assist Michael Olise) for France.

Was France's win deserved?

Yes — France were on top for most of the match.

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