France on record breaking spree, enters round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Sweden

Hero of France’s triumphant march has been Kylian Mbappe. He is now within one goal of Lionel Messi’s overall tournament mark, as his two goals led France to a dominant 3-0 win over Sweden.

Prabhjot Paul Singh•Updated: Aug 24, 2026 05:32 AM• 0 views

France enters World Cup round of 16

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A Toronto-based award winning independent journalist, He was celebrated by AIPS, the international body of sports journalists, for covering ten Olympics at its centennial celebrations held at UNESCO Centre in Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games. Besides, he has written extensively about business and the financial markets, the health industry, the public and private sectors, and aviation.

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