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BBC Sport·about 2 hours ago

Mbappe scores twice as France dominate Sweden

Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with after scoring twice as France crusie past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last-16 tie with Paraguay.

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