
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.
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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
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