Didier Deschamps praises Kylian Mbappe's leadership and form for France ahead of their 2026 World Cup knockout clash against Sweden.

Kylian Mbappe put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to set a World Cupknockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.

Kylian Mbappé broke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches and moved within a single goal of Lionel Messi's overall tournament mark, as his two goals led France to a 3-0 win over Sweden.

Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium's broiling conditions. Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament's knockout rounds,

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France coach Didier Deschamps said he was deeply moved by Kylian Mbappé's embrace after the captain dedicated his opening goal to him during Les Bleus' 3-0 World Cup Round of 16 win over Sweden.