Washington, July 1 (SANA)Franceadvanced to the Round of 16 of the2026 FIFA World Cupafter defeatingSweden3-0 in their Round of 32 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, late Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappéscored twice, in the 45th and 74th minutes, whileBradley Barcolaadded France’s second goal in the 53rd minute.

The victory sends France, runners-up at the previousWorld Cup, into the Round of 16, where they will face Paraguay, who advanced after defeating Germany in a penalty shootout.

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