Need to knowKylian Mbappe was heavily involved as France overcame a 'disgraceful' Paraguay team to seal the first confirmed World Cup quarter-final tieJordan Seward05:42, 05 Jul 2026Updated 05:42, 05 Jul 2026France and Paraguay players were involved in an ugly bust-up as tensions boiled over(Image: VCG via Getty Images)Everything you need to know about the World Cup as the first quarter-final tie was confirmedKylian Mbappe had a notable showdown with Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill during their tense World Cup knockout match. The French star ultimately got the better of Gill by confidently converting a second-half penalty to secure the victory before later refusing to shake his hand. Gill threw the ball at him in response before the French star blasted their ugly football.France narrowly defeated Paraguay 1-0 in an ill-tempered World Cup tie that was marred by aggressive challenges and a post-match brawl. Tempers flared, and dugouts cleared at the full-time whistle as the South American side reacted furiously to their elimination. Pundits Joe Hart and Thomas Hitzlsperger both labelled Paraguay a 'disgrace' for their dirty tactics during the match.Kylian Mbappe shrugged off Paraguay's controversial and aggressive tactics following France's hard-fought win. The forward stated that his team expected the physical approach and proved they were perfectly willing to get their "hands dirty" to survive the match.France's 1-0 victory set up the first confirmed quarter-final tie. They will face Morocco at Boston Stadium at 9pm on Thursday following the African team's 3-0 drubbing of Canada on Saturday night.The French Football Association strongly condemned former Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert after he was accused of posting a 'racist' remark on social media. Chilavert sparked international outrage ahead of the World Cup clash by claiming his nation was preparing to face a "squad from Africa."England manager Thomas Tuchel has firmly dismissed ongoing concerns regarding his squad's treatment while competing in Mexico. Instead, he expressed complete confidence in FIFA's handling of the situation, backing the governing body to ensure a safe and fair environment for his team.Tuchel provided a crucial defensive injury update ahead of his team's World Cup Round of 16 clash against host nation Mexico. He confirmed that Jarell Quansah has recovered from an ankle twist and is fit to play, but Reece James remains a major doubt.The England boss also admitted to experiencing a "slight headache" as his squad acclimatised to the extreme altitude of Mexico City. Despite the physical toll of the environment, the manager remains confident that his players are prepared to handle the demanding conditions on the pitch.Mexico manager Javier Aguirre, meanwhile, dismissed suggestions that playing at high altitude in Mexico City will give his team an unfair advantage over England. Nevertheless, he issued a firm warning to Tuchel's powerful squad ahead of their highly anticipated knockout encounter.Canada released an emotional statement acknowledging that "the hurt is real" following their 3-0 elimination by Morocco in the Round of 16. Despite the heartbreaking exit, the team thanked their fans and expressed immense pride in making Canadian football history.Herve Renard has abruptly resigned as Tunisia's head coach after a chaotic 18-day reign during the 2026 World Cup. His quick departure follows a disastrous group-stage performance in which the African nation finished bottom of their group with three heavy defeats. He had replaced the sacked Sabri Lamouchi after their opening 5-1 thrashing by SwedenREAD MORE: Harry Kane's fresh plea to England fans after kick-off time chaos as pubs scramble