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Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium's broiling conditions.Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament's knockout rounds, leading Les Bleus over Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a round of 16 mat...
Key takeaway Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament's knockout rounds, leading Les Bleus over Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans are likely keeping a close eye on the World Cup, and France's dominant 3-0 win over Sweden is sure to generate buzz in local sports circles. With France set to play Paraguay on July 4, Alamo City residents may be interested in gathering to watch the match, potentially at one of the city's many sports bars or restaurants that show international soccer. The fact that France's next match after that would be against Canada or Morocco, to be held in Massachusetts, may also spark interest in San Antonio's own international soccer community, with fans potentially drawing comparisons between the World Cup teams and local soccer leagues. As the World Cup continues to captivate audiences worldwide, San Antonio's soccer enthusiasts will be watching closely to see how France's campaign unfolds.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium's broiling conditions.Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament's knockout rounds, leading Les Bleus over Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a round of 16 mat...
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