REUTERS Clinical France cruise past Sweden to top group
A composed, mature performance from the reigning champions saw France sweep aside Sweden with a convincing 3‑0 victory, securing top spot in Group A with a perfect record. Goals from Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, and a late header from Dayot Upamecano ensured the hosts ended the group stage in style, while Sweden – already eliminated – offered spirited resistance but lacked the cutting edge to trouble the French defence.
The result extends France’s unbeaten run in World Cup group matches to 12 games and sets up a Round of 16 clash against the runner‑up from Group B.
⚽ Goals
- 1‑0 (Antoine Griezmann, 23’) – A curling free‑kick from the edge of the box that dipped over the wall and nestled into the top corner. The veteran midfielder’s 45th international goal.
- 2‑0 (Kylian Mbappé, 57’) – A lightning counter‑attack finished with a calm, low drive into the far post after a defence‑splitting pass from Aurélien Tchouaméni.
- 3‑0 (Dayot Upamecano, 88’) – A towering header from a corner kick, powering past the Swedish keeper to cap off a dominant display.
