France 3-0 Sweden: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

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Thank you very much for joining me. Here is Paul MacInnes’ report from New Jersey. Is Michael Olise the best former Reading player at the tournament? This could get lively. Zafar Sobhan says: “It’s always a good sign when players come off without complaint. Especially when there’s a hat trick to be had. ”France now have a full reserve front line of Mateta, Cherki and Doue (with Barcola) on. They’re as good as any other country’s starters. Scary.” Should we hand France the trophy now? It already feels like the tournament has gone on far too long, so it would make sense. The front four is far too good at…