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World Cup 2026: France thrash Sweden as they reach round of 16

Cover image: France's Kylian Mbappé (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. © Yuki Iwamura, AP

France secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sweden in the World Cup knockout stage. Les Bleus will face Paraguay in the round of 16 on July 4.

Norway beat Ivory Coast and will face Brazil. In Ligue 1, Bruno Genesio is the new manager of Marseille. In the NBA, LeBron James is set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. Serena Williams lost on her return to Wimbledon.

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