Mbappe scores twice to tie Messi for 2026 World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP) — Kylian Mbappe put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay. Bradley Barcola added a 53rd-minute goal for France and Mbappe capped the scoring in the 74th minute for his third two-goal game in four matches. His six goals tied Argentina forward Lionel Messi for the tourna