World Cup 2026, France 1-0 Sweden: Mbappe opens the scoring.

At 4 AM this morning, July 1st (Vietnam time), in the Round of 32 match of the 2026 World Cup, France was considered the clear favorite with players like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Michael Olise. However, complacency could cost coach Didier Deschamps' team dearly, as Sweden possesses two world-class strikers in Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres.

France entered the knockout round as one of the top contenders for the championship. The most notable player was Mbappe. The 27-year-old striker continued to demonstrate his class as one of the best players in the world. After the group stage, Mbappe scored 4 goals from 12 shots, averaging one goal every three attempts. Only Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi had a better scoring rate among the tournament's big stars.

Not only is Mbappe the top scorer for the French national team, but he is also the source of most dangerous attacking situations. His speed, dribbling ability, and bursts of acceleration in tight spaces make him a nightmare for any defense.

Will Mbappe explode onto the scene again?

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Experience is also a major advantage for Mbappe. He won the 2018 World Cup , reached the 2022 World Cup final, and has scored dozens of goals in major tournaments. In a knockout match, the difference between two teams sometimes lies simply in who possesses a star player who knows how to shine at the right moment.

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While France places its faith in Mbappe, Sweden possesses one of the most notable strike partnerships in Europe today. At the 2026 World Cup, Isak made a strong impression from the opening match, scoring one goal and providing two assists in the 5-1 victory against Tunisia, earning him the Man of the Match award. Meanwhile, Gyokeres also scored in the win against Tunisia and continues to play a crucial role in Graham Potter's attacking system.

Will Hay Isak (right) and Gyokeres spring a major surprise in the round of 32?

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Interestingly, despite possessing two of Europe's top strikers, Sweden has yet to fully exploit their goal-scoring potential. The Times noted that Isak and Gyokeres have more assists than goals in the tournament, and also suggested that Sweden still struggles to create truly quality opportunities for the duo.

Nevertheless, Isak and Gyokeres remain formidable weapons. One possesses exquisite technique and ball control, while the other excels in strength, speed, and wide range of movement. When combined with Anthony Elanga or Lucas Bergvall, Sweden can always create extremely dangerous counter-attacking situations.

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France is still considered the favorite due to its squad depth and experience in knockout matches. But if they want to advance, Coach Deschamps' defense will have to find a way to neutralize the duo who are considered the greatest hopes of Swedish football.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/world-cup-2026-phap-thuy-dien-isak-va-gyokeres-co-lam-nen-dieu-ky-dieu-185260630211238909.htm