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.

France has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a victory in their Round of 16 match, where Kylian Mbappé played a key role. They will face Morocco, who also secured a win in their respective Round of 16 encounter. This matchup marks an important stage in the tournament for both teams, as they compete for a place in the semi-finals.

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.

Live coverage and text updates are being provided as Brazil faces Norway in the round of 16 knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to Al Jazeera.

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.

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.