The next match of the 1/16 final stage of the 2026 World Cup has been held.
Lent.az reports that the national teams of France and Sweden met in the playoff stage.
The match started at 01:00 Baku time.
France started the match actively. The French, who were unsuccessful in their consecutive attacks, were able to score only in the 45th minute. Kilian Mbappe brought his team forward: 1:0. The first half ended with this score.
As soon as the second half started, France increased the gap in the score. Barkola distinguished himself in the 53rd minute: 2:0.
In the 74th minute, Mbappe appeared on the scene again. The star football player scored his second and his team's third goal.
The match ended with this score.
France will face the selection of Paraguay, which knocked Germany out of the tournament, in the 1/8 final.
WC-2026
1/16 final
July 1
01:00. France - Sweden 3:0
Goal: K. Mbappe, 45, 74, B. Barkola, 53
France: Menyan, Kunde, Upamekano, Saliba, Din, Çuameni, Rabyo, Dembele, Olise, Barkola, Mbappe
Sweden: Videll Setterström, Stroud, Lindelöf, Lagerbyelke, Qudmundsson, Berqvall, Ayari, Svensson, İsak, Elanqa, Gyökeres