France beats Sweden 3-0, Mbappe ties Messi on World Cup goal chart

Paris – France secured a 3‑0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday, clinching a place in the last‑16 of the UEFA European Championship. Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola, combined with a standout performance by Michael Olise, propelled the French side to a comfortable win and ensured they finish atop Group D.

Mbappé opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after a swift counter‑attack, converting a low cross from the left flank. Barcola doubled the lead just before halftime, finding the net with a well‑timed run into the box and a precise finish. In the second half, Olise, who entered as a substitute, impressed with his dribbling and vision, providing the assist for the third goal in the 71st minute when he slipped a through ball to Barcola for his second strike of the match. Sweden struggled to create clear chances, managing only a handful of scattered attempts that were comfortably dealt with by the French defense.

The win guarantees France the top spot in their group and sets up a round‑of‑16 clash against the runner‑up of Group C. Coach Didier Deschamps praised the squad’s depth and highlighted Olise’s impact as a sign of the team’s growing options ahead of the knockout phase.