Kylian Mbappé's second-half penalty secured France a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16, overcoming their opponents' physical defensive tactics.
France will face Morocco in the quarterfinals
Jul 05, 2026
08:31 am
What's the storyKylian Mbappe scored a second-half penalty to help France defeat Paraguay 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.
The match was held at the Philadelphia Stadium on Saturday.
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