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France dominate Sweden in World Cup round of 32

France cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the first knockout round of the World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice.

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The French national team continued their impressive World Cup campaign with a dominant performance in the round of 32. Facing Sweden, France secured a comprehensive 3-0 win to advance to the next stage.

Kylian Mbappé was the star of the match, netting two goals to lead his team to victory. The French side controlled the game from start to finish, creating numerous scoring opportunities.

Statistics highlight France's superiority: they registered 25 shots in total, with 12 on target. Sweden, on the other hand, struggled to mount any serious attacks and failed to score.

With this win, France moves on to the round of 16, and Mbappé's double further cements his status as one of the tournament's top players. The team's strong form makes them a serious contender for the title.

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