Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: France has been showing exclusive dominance since the beginning of the World Cup knockout stage (last 32). Didier Deschamps's team is leading 2-0 against Sweden until the 54th minute in the round of 32 match held at the New York New Jersey Stadium. France controlled possession of the ball from the beginning of the match. Despite keeping the Swedish defense busy with one attack after another, they had to wait until the last moment of the first half for the first goal. Captain Kylian Mbappe scored the team's lead in the 45th minute from Ousmane Dembele's extended ball. France became more aggressive after the break. Bradley Barcola doubled the lead in the 53rd minute from a perfect assist from Michael Aulis. This gave the European superpowers a 2-0 lead. France's dominance was clear in the match statistics until the 54th minute. They were able to put 7 goals on target with 16 shots. Sweden, on the other hand, had only 3 shots and one on target. France also had the upper hand in possession, 71 percent to 29 percent.
Sweden also had a 90 percent pass success rate, compared to 68 percent.