Zlatan Ibrahimovic blames Alexander Isak for Kylian Mbappe’s goal in France’s World Cup win over Sweden

THIERRY HENRY and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were at odds over who was to blame for France’s first goal against Sweden. Kylian Mbappe fired the French side into the lead just before half-time in East Rutherford, New Jersey. And France went on to turn their 1-0 half-time lead into a dominant 3-0 victory to book a spot in the last-16. Henry and Ibrahimovic are working on Fox’s coverage of the World Cup in the United States. Former Arsenal and France forward Henry singled out Victor Gyokeres’ role in defending the goal. Henry said during half-time: “What you saw on the goal is three intelligent players understanding what is what. READ MORE ON THE WORLD CUP “The ball was quick, a one vs one for Mbappe and who came to defend – Gyokeres. How is he going to stop Mbappe one vs one?” Henry added: “That used to be my position on the corner – the guy on the front post. “If you play short, who is going to come? The guy on the front post. And who is the guy on the front post? A guy who cannot defend. “So isolate him against Mbappe. Most read in Sport “When you have three guys who are intelligent playing there, they realised that and they exposed it.” But ex-Sweden striker Ibrahimovic pointed the finger at Gyokeres’ partner up front Alexander Isak. WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS Zlatan said: “When he says the movement of Mbappe, look at Isak’s movement, he should’ve followed Mbappe.” But Henry rebutted: “And Isak is what? He’s a striker. That’s what I said.” The moment mattered little in the grand scheme of things as France ran out convincing winners. They will face Paraguay in the last-16 on July 4 in Philadelphia. World Cup 2026 - all the info IT'S A KNOCKOUT The knockout stages of the World Cup are here, with many big sides still in the hunt for global glory. England manager Thomas Tuchel is hoping to finally bring football home after a 60-year drought for the nation. Powerhouse nations like France, Spain, Brazil and Argentina are all serious contenders for the biggest prize in sport. However, heavyweights Germany and Netherlands have both been knocked out on penalties in the last-32! Football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are showing no signs of slowing down, on what looks to be the pair’s final World Cup. LATEST NEWS - Paraguay World Cup star in tears after huge Germany upset - Chelsea legend consoled by Ronaldo after sudden World Cup camp departure - Casemiro’s daughter in tears after Man Utd star scores header vs Japan - South Korea boss RESIGNS after group stage exit - Ronaldo DITCHES £242 limited edition boots after just 45 minutes KEY INFO - World Cup 2026 full match schedule including kick-off times - World Cup 2026 full squads - World Cup 2026 rule changes - World Cup 2026 prize money VIDEO - Proper Football Daily: Get all the expert analysis each morning - Team Talk – Tactics Exposed: Dive into the tactical talking points TIPS AND BETTING If you click a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue.