France continued their breathtaking march at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32, with Didier Deschamps' side not only securing a place in the last 16 but also rewriting the history books with two remarkable World Cup records.
Les Bleus produced another dominant attacking display as Kylian Mbappé scored twice, while Bradley Barcola added the third to complete a comfortable victory. The result extended France's incredible winning run and further cemented their status as one of the favourites to lift the trophy.
France Set Two Historic FIFA World Cup Records
The victory over Sweden saw France become:
The first team in FIFA World Cup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches.
The first nation to win seven consecutive World Cup matches against UEFA opponents.
Their historic seven-game winning streak against European opposition now reads:
1-0 vs Belgium (2018)
4-2 vs Croatia (2018 Final)
2-1 vs Denmark (2022)
3-1 vs Poland (2022)
2-1 vs England (2022)
4-1 vs Norway (2026)
3-0 vs Sweden (2026)
The statistics underline just how dominant France have been on football's biggest stage under Didier Deschamps, particularly against fellow European heavyweights.
Sweden frustrated France for much of the opening half before Mbappé finally broke the deadlock just before the interval with another moment of individual brilliance. That goal shifted the momentum completely in France's favour.
The second half was almost entirely controlled by Les Bleus. Michael Olise continued his outstanding tournament by setting up Bradley Barcola to double the lead before producing another superb assist for Mbappé's second goal of the evening. France could easily have won by an even bigger margin after striking the woodwork several times and creating a host of clear-cut opportunities, while Sweden struggled to cope with the relentless pace and movement of France's attack.
France Looking Every Bit Like World Cup Favourites
Few teams in recent World Cup history have looked as complete as this French side. Their attack is overflowing with quality, their midfield controls matches with authority, and they possess the experience of a squad that has already reached the last two World Cup finals.
With five consecutive matches scoring at least three goals and record-breaking consistency against Europe's best, France are sending a clear message to the rest of the tournament.
Next up is Paraguay in the Round of 16, and the South Americans will know they face perhaps the most in-form team in the competition. If France continue performing at this level, they look every bit capable of reaching a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final, a remarkable achievement that would further strengthen Didier Deschamps' legacy as one of the greatest international managers of the modern era.
