Former France defender Frank Leboeuf criticized Paraguay for their lackluster performance in the 1-0 loss to France in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. He noted that Didier Deschamps' team dominated the match with 76% possession and significantly outshot Paraguay, registering ten times more attempts and five shots on target, according to Daily Post.

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.

In a World Cup round of 16 match held in Philadelphia, Paraguay faced France and lost 1-0. The game featured a notably physical style from Paraguay, reminiscent of American football, which has been a common sight at the city's stadium. The match highlighted the intense competition as players like Kylian Mbappe and Juan Jose Caceres engaged in a scuffle during the game, marking the last World Cup match in Philadelphia for 2026.

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.

Following Paraguay's loss to France in the World Cup, their coach expressed pride in his team's effort, stating they 'fought like lions'. The match saw tensions rise, with France forward Kylian Mbappe noting that Paraguay's tactics were irritating, while French coach Didier Deschamps accused the Paraguayan team of using verbal insults during the game.

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.