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Mbappe Chasing Messi's World Cup Record
30 Jun
Summary
- France aims for a record five straight games with 3+ goals.
- Mbappe is closing in on Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal tally.
- Sweden's Elanga could score in his third consecutive World Cup match.
Kylian Mbappe's France is set to face Sweden in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match on Tuesday, June 30. France has been a dominant force, securing three consecutive wins in the group stage. Mbappe is now joint second on the all-time World Cup scorers list with 16 goals, trailing only Lionel Messi.
Les Bleus have achieved a significant milestone by winning all their group matches, a feat last accomplished in their 1998 World Cup-winning campaign. They are now aiming to score three or more goals for a fifth successive game, which would set a new tournament record. Sweden, meanwhile, will look to Anthony Elanga, who has found the net in their last two matches, potentially becoming the fifth Swedish player to score in three consecutive World Cup appearances.
This encounter marks the 24th meeting between France and Sweden. While France has a superior head-to-head record, Sweden notably defeated France 2-0 in Euro 2012. The match will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey.
