Kylian Mbappé continued to be the center of attention at the 2026 World Cup , shining with a brace and making a significant contribution to France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 16. The match took place on the morning of July 1, 2026 (Vietnam time) at MetLife Stadium in the USA.
In a match where France dominated almost completely, Mbappé was the player who made the most significant difference. The Real Madrid forward constantly pressured the Swedish defense with his speed, bursts of speed, and dynamic movement. Although he scored a goal in the 20th minute that was disallowed for offside, Mbappé still knew how to leave his mark at the right moment.
In the 45th minute, following a combination with Ousmane Dembélé, Mbappé controlled the ball neatly inside the penalty area before unleashing a diagonal shot past goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström, opening the scoring for France. This goal not only broke the deadlock but also helped the 27-year-old striker make history with 9 goals in World Cup knockout matches, surpassing Leonidas and Ronaldo to hold the record alone.
In the second half, France continued to maintain pressure. In the 53rd minute, Bradley Barcola doubled the lead after a sharp attack. Then, in the 74th minute, Mbappé completed his brace with a close-range finish from an assist by Michael Olise, sealing a 3-0 victory for the French team.
With two goals against Sweden, Mbappé has increased his total number of goals at the 2026 World Cup to six, thus equaling Lionel Messi's record. Not only is he outstanding in finishing, Mbappé is also a cornerstone of every French attack, frequently stretching the opposing defense and creating space for his teammates to move forward.
This victory propelled France into the Round of 16, where they will face Paraguay on July 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. With his current form, Mbappé is not only Les Bleus' greatest hope, but also has the opportunity to continue breaking new records at this year's World Cup.
In another bracket, Erling Haaland also made a strong impression by scoring the decisive goal that helped Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1, thus advancing past a World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history. In the 86th minute, from a cross by Patrick Berg, the striker born in 2000 coolly finished to seal the victory, raising his total goals at the 2026 World Cup to 5, just one goal behind Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. That goal also helped Haaland reach 60 goals in 53 matches for the Norwegian national team, becoming the fastest player to reach this milestone at the national team level.
Not stopping there, the Manchester City striker extended his scoring streak to 13 consecutive official international matches, with a total of 25 goals. However, after this historic milestone, the biggest challenge has yet to begin for Haaland and Norway.
Norway's next opponent in the Round of 16 is Brazil, the same team that eliminated them at the 1998 World Cup. Although Haaland is in excellent form, the Nordic team will need more than just his individual brilliance if they want to continue their fairytale run at the 2026 World Cup.
Source: https://cand.vn/lap-ky-luc-mbappe-bat-kip-messi-post815410.html
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