Gustavo Gómez (left) of Paraguay challenges Kylian Mbappé of France for the ball on Saturday, in a round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Paraguay and France at the Philadelphia Stadium, United States. Jul. 04, 2026. EFE/ Angel Colmenares
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France advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday. They will now face Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring the 0-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Paraguay against France, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US. Jul. 04, 2026. EFE/EPA/WILL OLIVER
Despite the extreme heat of 38°C (100°F) and Paraguay’s physical defense, Kylian Mbappé’s penalty kick in the 70th minute secured the victory for France. This goal marks Mbappé’s 19th career World Cup goal. EFE dgp
Kylian Mbappé (right) and Michael Olise of France celebrated at the end of the round of 16 match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Paraguay and France at the Philadelphia Stadium in the United States. Jul. 04, 2026. EFE/ Angel Colmenares
