Kylian Mbappé’s 70th‑minute penalty proved decisive as France edged Paraguay 1–0 in a bruising World Cup last‑16 tie in Philadelphia, booking a place in the quarterfinals and a showdown with Morocco on July 10. The single goal ended a tense, attritional contest in which Paraguay defended doggedly and France struggled to find clear openings until the second half breakthrough. (skysports.com)
France pressed from the first whistle but found Paraguay’s compact, physical backline stubborn and well organized. The match was played in sweltering conditions — which tested both sides — and the first half ended goalless despite repeated French forays. Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise were lively on the wings at different stages, but clear chances were scarce until the second half. (theanalyst.com)
The decisive moment came in the 70th minute when Desire Doué drove into the box and was brought down by Gustavo Gómez; the referee awarded a penalty and Mbappé calmly converted from the spot. The strike was Mbappé’s seventh goal of this tournament and the 19th of his World Cup career, a haul that moved him level with other leading scorers in the competition. Some viewers questioned the penalty decision, but the spot‑kick stood and proved enough to separate the teams. (skysports.com)
Paraguay’s goalkeeper Orlando Gil kept his side in the game with several fine saves, frustrating France late on and denying a clearer scoreline. Didier Deschamps made attacking changes — including bringing on Rayan Cherki and others — to try to extend the lead, but Paraguay held firm until the final whistle. A lengthy injury time period failed to produce an equalizer, and the South Americans ultimately bowed out to a narrow but hard‑fought defeat. (fifa.com)
The result sends Les Bleus into the last eight, where they will face Morocco on July 10; for Paraguay, the exit follows a spirited knockout performance that underlined the team’s defensive resilience and the goalkeeping form that helped them reach this stage. (skysports.com)
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Publish Date: 2026-07-05 08:34:00
