local
Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 1, 2026
· 1 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 Tuesd...
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 [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
For Valley residents who follow international soccer, the World Cup matchup between France and Sweden may have sparked interest, particularly given the impressive performance of Kylian Mbappé. While the match itself took place far from the Rio Grande Valley, the excitement and energy surrounding the World Cup can still be felt locally. McAllen 's diverse community, with its strong cultural ties to countries around the world, often comes together to watch and celebrate major international sporting events. As France moves on to the round of 16, local soccer fans may gather at community centers, restaurants, or other public venues to cheer on their favorite teams and players, adding to the vibrant cultural landscape of the city. The World Cup's global reach and appeal can bring people together, even in local communities like McAllen, and provide a common interest to unite around.
About this story
Original reporting by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports . The McAllen surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The McAllen stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
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 Tuesd...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 1, 2026 by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports and curated for The McAllen readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports. To learn more about how The McAllen selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The McAllen, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter