France secured a narrow 1-0 lead over Sweden heading into the break during the Round of 16 match, following a goal from Kylian Mbappe just before the first half concluded. The contest began at a high intensity, with the French side establishing control of the match and generating several clear scoring opportunities early on. The attacking pressure was evident from the start.
One notable chance arose from Bradley Barcola in the 19th minute, whose shot tested the woodwork after penetrating deep into the area. Minutes later, in the 20th minute, Mbappe appeared to find the back of the net, but the goal was subsequently disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) due to an offside infraction. France maintained its offensive rhythm throughout the period.
Adrien Rabiot tested the Swedish goal from distance in the 33rd minute, sending the ball just over the crossbar. Further attacking threat emerged when Michael Olise created a significant chance in the 36th minute, though his attempt ultimately did not find the net. Despite the sustained pressure and multiple chances created by the French squad, the deadlock remained until the final moments of the period, culminating in Mbappe’s decisive strike to give France the crucial lead as the first half ended.
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