
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.
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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.
Capital FM Sports·July 4, 2026 at 11:18 PM
France secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup by defeating Paraguay 1-0, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the decisive penalty in the second half. The first half ended without goals as France struggled to penetrate Paraguay's defense, but a foul by Desire Doue inside the area led to the penalty that determined the match outcome.
Daily Post (NG)·July 5, 2026 at 5:06 AM
France secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a challenging match against Paraguay in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive goal with a second-half penalty, allowing France to advance despite Paraguay's strong defensive performance.
ThisDay Live·July 5, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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.
Daily Post (NG)·July 5, 2026 at 9:55 AM
In a match held in Philadelphia, Kylian Mbappe's penalty helped France secure a victory over Paraguay, allowing them to advance to the quarter-finals against Morocco. The game was attended by 68,324 fans and took place under heatwave conditions, with Paraguay attempting to disrupt France's performance for much of the match, according to Channels TV.
Channels TV·July 5, 2026 at 8:28 AM
France secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Paraguay 1-0. The match showcased a disciplined performance from the French team, allowing them to advance in the tournament.
Punch·July 5, 2026 at 6:05 AM