Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 19th career World Cup goal during the Round of 16 match against Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026. He converted a penalty kick, bringing him within one goal of the record holder, Lionel Messi of Argentina. This goal marks Mbappé's achievement in 19 World Cup appearances, as he continues to compete for the Golden Boot.

France qualified for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup after defeating Paraguay 1-0 at Philadelphia Stadium. The match featured a second-half penalty scored by Kylian Mbappe, which proved to be the decisive goal in a tightly contested game.

France secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a narrow victory over Paraguay, thanks to a second-half penalty scored by Kylian Mbappe. The match, held in Philadelphia, saw France, considered one of the tournament favorites, face a challenging game before ultimately advancing to the next round.

Kylian Mbappe successfully converted a penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way and securing France's place in the World Cup quarter-finals, according to SABC Sport.

France captain Kylian Mbappe made history by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory against Paraguay during the Round of 16 at the World Cup 2026. The goal, which came from a penalty, allowed France to advance to the quarter-finals. This marked Mbappe's 55th goal for the national team and in La Liga combined.

Kylian Mbappe matched Lionel Messi's tally of seven goals at the 2026 World Cup as France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the last 16. This win sets up a quarter-final match against Morocco.