2026 World Cup Key News Central News Agency (CNA Paris, July 1) - The French team defeated Sweden 3-0 last night in the World Cup, advancing to the Round of 16. Star player Mbappé perfectly coordinated with his teammates in this match, scoring 2 goals himself. Many European and American media outlets praised France's dominance on the field, stating they are highly likely to win the championship again. As of now, Mbappé (Kylian Mbappé) has scored 6 goals in this tournament, bringing his career World Cup total to 18 goals, just one shy of Argentine star Messi (Lionel Messi). The French national team's jersey is embroidered with two stars, representing their two World Cup titles to date, won in 1998 and 2018. French newspaper Le Parisien quoted Sweden's head coach Graham Potter as saying at a press conference: "France is the best team in this tournament. I haven't seen a better team than France. The strength in every position and the choice of substitute players are very strong. I wish their opponents good luck." Spanish newspaper Marca reported that France's "brilliant performance convinces us that they will be the hottest favorite (to win this tournament)." Head coach Didier Deschamps' thorough transformation has made "France no longer just a team that scores through running counter-attacks, but one that controls the entire field." Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo's headline was "Terrifying France," but the article also mentioned the joy of competition, stating, "France's style of play is simple and brilliant, inspiring and satisfying. How can you not love this sport when watching such a team play?" British newspaper The Guardian called the match one to "remember," with the French team delivering a "masterful" performance, calmly defeating their opponent. "Currently, it is difficult to imagine any other team (winning the championship) besides Deschamps' team, and it feels like they haven't even reached their peak yet." France's next match will be against Paraguay