The French national team continues its journey with seriousness in the 2026 World Cup. On Tuesday night, Les Bleus dominated Sweden (3-0) in the round of 32, securing a clear and controlled victory at the perfect moment.
And one, and two, and three-nil… and a nod to history. Les Bleus booked their place in the round of 16 with a scoreline that left its mark on history.
A historic win echoing the 1998 final
This success carries historical significance. As highlighted by Stats Foot, France had not won a World Cup knockout match by a three-goal margin since the final on July 12, 1998 against Brazil, also won 3-0 by Zinédine Zidane’s team.
Enough to revive great memories, but Didier Deschamps refuses to get carried away. “There are always things to improve. Always. Find problems, go ahead! Not everything is perfect. We’re only in the round of 16. We have to be able to do it again. There are small adjustments to make,” the coach warned in a press conference.
The message is clear: France is moving forward strongly, but nothing has been won yet. Les Bleus will now have to confirm against Paraguay on Saturday in the round of 16, with the goal of continuing their dream of a third star.
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