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Kylian Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
By RONALD BLUM at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — 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 Tuesda...
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 Midland
While the scorching temperatures at MetLife Stadium may have been a challenge for the players, the Permian Basin's own summer heat is all too familiar to local residents. As France advances to the next round, Midland soccer fans will be keeping a close eye on the team's progress, particularly given the impressive performance of Kylian Mbappé. The city's own soccer community, which includes local leagues and clubs, may draw inspiration from the French team's skill and strategy on the field. With the World Cup matches being broadcast locally, fans in Midland will have the opportunity to watch France take on Paraguay on July 4 and potentially advance to the quarterfinals. As the tournament heats up, local soccer enthusiasts will be watching closely to see if Mbappé and his teammates can bring home another championship title.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — 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 Tuesda...
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