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France Player Ratings vs. Sweden: History-Maker Mbappe Writes World Cup Folklore

Didier Deschamps’s men have now scored 13 goals in four matches at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30

Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16

Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 30

Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added another as a hugely impressive France side confidently beat Sweden 3-0 in New Jersey

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Macron welcomes Their Majesties

Their Majesties the King and Queen were formally welcomed in Paris on Monday during an official state visit marking the 170th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Thailand and France.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30

South Africa's anti-migrant protesters march nationwide, after thousands flee violence

Thousands of people marched across South Africa on Tuesday to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives. Police were out in force for nationwide protests which capped demonstrations led by citizen-led groups who set an unofficial June…

France 24 · Jun 30

Who is Danny Makkelie? Experienced referee takes charge of France vs Sweden

Senior European referee takes charge of all-UEFA World Cup match in the round of 32

FourFourTwo · Jun 30

France's Emmanuel Macron speaks out against global rise in executions

"The death penalty has never made a society safer," Macron said during a speech at the ninth World Congress against the death penalty.

Euronews · Jun 30

'A free mind equals fast legs' – How my mental state helped me wear the yellow jersey for two days at an unforgettable Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

In Luke Tuckwell's latest column for Cyclingnews, he recalls his memorable week in France, and how he went from tears in training to his first yellow jersey

Cycling News · Jun 30

Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for France vs Sweden?

The World Cup golden boot race kicks into overdrive in the round of 32

FourFourTwo · Jun 30

France vs. Sweden—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 78th game of the 2026 World Cup takes place at MetLife Stadium—the venue for this tournament’s final.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30