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Mbapp茅 Sets New Record as France Oust Sweden聽
broke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches last night and moved within a single goal of ‘s overall 19 tournament mark, as his two goals led to a dominant 3-0 win over at MetLife Stadium.
The victory, France’s biggest in a World Cup knockout match since their 3-0 win over Brazil in the 1998 final, sets up a round-of-16 matchup against ‘s conquerors on July 4 in Philadelphia.
After a give-and-go with , Mbapp茅 scored on a brilliant individual effort in the 45th minute. Mbapp茅 crossed over before firing his shot past Sweden goalkeeper .
That was the star’s ninth goal in the knockout stage of the World Cup, breaking a tie with Brazilian greats Leonidas and Ronaldo for the most in the history of the tournament.
RESULTS
Netherlands 1-1 Morocco
(3-4 penalty shootouts)
C么te d鈥橧voire 1-2 Norway
France 3-0 Sweden
TODAY
Mexico v Ecuador
England v DR Congo (5pm)
Belgium v Senegal. (9pm)
