Kylian Mbappé crowned Man of the Match after standout performance in World Cup knockout round

Kylian Mbappé did what Kylian Mbappé does. The French captain put on a masterclass against Sweden in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bagging a brace and collecting the official FIFA Man of the Match award as France advanced with a commanding 3-0 victory at MetLife Stadium. The performance was the kind that makes defenders reconsider their career choices. Mbappé found the net in the 45th minute, right before the halftime whistle, then again in the 74th minute to seal the result. Bradley Barcola added the third to complete the rout. A statement win on American soil The 2026 World Cup, hosted across the US, Canada, and Mexico, has been a showcase for some of football’s biggest names. A pattern of dominance across competitions Mbappé has collected multiple Man of the Match awards throughout the 2026 World Cup, earning recognition in both the group stages and the knockout rounds. On August 26, 2026, Mbappé scored a hat-trick for Real Madrid against Real Sociedad in La Liga. All three goals came in the first half, including one assisted by teammate Vinícius Júnior. Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content,...