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FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi

Mbappe stutter-stepped on his way to his 19th goal in 19 World Cup appearances, beating Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill in the 70th minute to break a scoreless tie. France's captain was awarded the penalty when Diego Gomez was called for tripping after a video review.

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Paraguay showed France can be stifled – Morocco will have taken note

This was the least convincing performance by the World Cup favourites and their quarter-final opponents will also make it uncomfortable for them

The Guardian - UK

France deliver knockout punch to Paraguay in the Battle of Philadelphia

In today’s Football Daily: Kylian Mbappé and co have the last laugh

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World Cup 2026 : France battle through Paraguay dark arts

France is through to the round of 16 after a fierce battle with Paraguay. Paraguay sat in a low block and tried to frustrate les Bleus, often committing bad fouls, all of which went unpunished. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, converting a penalty. Morocco were slightly…

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Les Bleus advance to World Cup quarter-finals after bruising win over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game from a second-half penalty as France beat Paraguay in a cagey Round of 16 tie in Philadelphia on Saturday. Les Bleus will take on Morocco in the quarter-finals on Thursday in Boston.

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World Cup 2026: Mexico fans try to disturb England’s sleep, Balogun red card rescinded – as it happened

England endured a tumultous buildup to their match in Mexico City, while Trump thanked Fifa publicly for overturning Folarin Balogun of the USA’s red card

The Guardian - UK

FIFA 2026: France beat Paraguay with Mbappe penalty to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty secured France a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resilient Paraguay in the World Cup last-16. Despite Paraguay's defensive tactics and attempts to disrupt France's stars, Mbappe's 70th-minute spot-kick proved decisive. The win sets up a quarter-final clash with Morocco, as France continues their quest for World…

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Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay

PHILADELPHIA - Kylian Mbappe converted a second-half penalty as France sweated through a suffocating Philadelphia furnace and wrestled their way out of a brutal scrap with Paraguay to snatch a 1-0 win on Saturday, setting up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.

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French FA chief condemns ‘disgraceful’ ex-Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert for racist remark

Philippe Diallo, the president of FFF, hit out at Chilavert, who had been engaged in a dispute with ex-France international Christophe Dugarry on social media

The Independent UK

France prove they can win ugly in bad-tempered clash – and World Cup history is repeating itself

Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty was enough to break the resistance of a niggly Paraguay and reach another quarter-final

The Independent UK

France Player Ratings vs. Paraguay: Mbappe Settles Frustrating Game With One Kick

The French star played hero yet again for Les Bleus on the world stage.

Sports Illustrated

Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappe spot-kick settles testy World Cup last-16 clash

Les Bleus did well to overcome stubborn Albirroja

Evening Standard

Mbappé and France ditch ‘tuxedos’ to play ‘dirty football’ and beat Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé converted a second-half penalty to give France a 1-0 win then criticised Paraguay’s approach to an ill-tempered World Cup last-16 game

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: Mbappé sends Les Bleus into quarterfinals after hard-fought win over Paraguay

France edged past a stubborn and physical Paraguay side thanks to a penalty kick by Kylian Mbappé (1-0), sealing their place in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after a frustrating but dominant display. They will take on Morocco on Thursday.

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What is the hottest World Cup match ever?

The World Cup has seen teams play in brutal conditions across the years…

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Who is Ilgiz Tantashev? The referee for Paraguay vs France

A quarter-final place is on the line as Germany-vanquishing Paraguay take on World Cup favourites France

The Independent UK

World Cup fans celebrate America's 250th birthday in Philadelphia and Houston

Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia on Saturday as fans celebrated the double joy of soccer’s biggest tournament on home soil and the 250th anniversary of American independence in the nation’s birthplace

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Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for France vs Paraguay?

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Sports Illustrated

Paraguay vs. France—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 90th match of the 2026 World Cup is being played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

France 24

Paraguay–France: Mbappé penalty puts Les Bleus ahead in tense Round of 16 clash

France edged past Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 of the World Cup 2026, maintaining their perfect tournament record and moving one step closer to another global title. Les Bleus’ dominant group stage performances have established them as genuine contenders, while Paraguay’s resistance was eventually broken by a Kylian…

Sports Illustrated

Why Aurelien Tchouameni Isn’t Playing for France vs. Paraguay—2026 World Cup

The Frenchman already missed out against Iraq in the group stage.

The Guardian - US

Paraguay 0-1 France: World Cup last 16 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Kylian Mbappé and France secured a quarter-final spot but they were pushed hard by Paraguay

Evening Standard

Paraguay vs France LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Les Bleus facing ginat killers with quarter-final spot up for grabs

The Independent UK

Paraguay v France LIVE: Mbappe guides Les Bleus into quarter-finals after tetchy last 16 tie

Didier Deschamps’ men have looked like world champions in waiting, but their South American opponents made life hard here

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Paraguay vs France prediction with World Cup quarter-final place on the line

Germany's vanquishers take on the most impressive side in the competition in the round of 16

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