European Football · Sunday, July 5, 2026
France eliminates Paraguay and eyes the semifinals
Kylian Mbappé scored the decisive penalty to help France qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.
By Editorial team
France dominated a particularly physical Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring from a penalty, the only goal of the match. The Paraguayans multiplied hard contact without being sanctioned until the final whistle. Les Bleus will face Morocco in the quarterfinals, continuing their quest for the title.