France-Suède: "Une supériorité qui devient obscène", la presse internationale toujours plus effrayée par les Bleus dans cette Coupe du monde
Mission accomplished without a hitch for the French team, who secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. The performance of Les Bleus impressed once again on the international stage, especially after Germany's surprise elimination. A review of the press coverage following France's qualification for the Round of 16.
An impressive French team, as they have been since the start of this 2026 World Cup. The international press seems to be at a loss for words to describe the impression made by Les Bleus since the beginning of the tournament. The resounding victory against Sweden on Tuesday evening (3-0), in the round of 32, only reinforced the initial impression: Didier Deschamps' players are striking fear into everyone's hearts.
"A superiority that becomes obscene," Marca goes so far as to headline on its website. Strong words that symbolize the fear instilled by Les Bleus in their potential future opponents. Because if form holds true, the French team could face Spain in the semi-finals of this World Cup. "France played their game, confirming their form from the previous round," the Spanish media outlet states more soberly, expressing concern about the French attack: "Every appearance of the 'Big 4' is torture." With one man standing out: "Olise made a sensation."
Sweden, a "battery-free toy in France's hands"
"Mbappé and Olise, goals and magic," headlines AS. The other Madrid-based daily, praising the "unique style" of a seemingly flawless French team. Cadena COPE, equally impressed, calls it an "exhibition" match, also noting Michael Olise's "colossal" performance. Perhaps this vindicates Florentino Perez, who dreams of bringing the French player to Real Madrid and has faced a firm refusal from Bayern Munich.
In Catalonia, the sentiment is summed up as "France is frightening": Mundo Deportivo believes this French team "can only give pleasure and fear to its rivals." Sport describes Sweden as "a toy without batteries in France's hands."
The Messi-Mbappé duel is delighting England
In England, they love the long-distance duel between Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi. That's precisely what the Daily Mail headlines: "Mbappé is on fire and nipping at Messi's heels." The British newspaper even suggests that "Lionel Messi has experienced a historic moment in this World Cup, but at this rate, Kylian Mbappé risks making this legendary feat short-lived."
The Telegraph's headline on the Golden Boot standings features a photo of Mbappé. It includes a glowing introduction for Les Bleus: "Tonight in New Jersey, there were moments when the 2026 French team seemed not only to be competing for the final victory in this World Cup but to be joining the ranks of the greatest teams to have ever won football's most prestigious trophy."
"Offensive football straight out of the Michelin Guide"
In Germany, people expected to see Les Bleus in the round of 16, but the focus remains on the psychodrama of their penalty shootout elimination by Paraguay. Bild doesn't dedicate any specific space to the French performance, unlike Kicker, which notes: "Olise is amazing, Mbappé scores, France shines." And adds: "France delivered an impressive performance against Sweden, with Olise and Mbappé in particular in great form."
Der Spiegle ventures a culinary comparison, describing the football as "attacking football straight out of the Michelin Guide." The German publication then takes the opportunity to send a message to the German Football Association: "Take notes!"
In the other half of the draw, attention is also focused on the French team. The Argentinian website Olé describes France as a "machine" and, perhaps a little too enthusiastically, believes the result "could have been an even more resounding defeat" without "Swedish tactical discipline" and "a bit of luck." "France in demolition mode," headlines Clarin, which asserts that Les Bleus are "the overwhelming favorites" to win the tournament. This will begin with a round of 16 match against Paraguay next Saturday.
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