France advances to quarterfinals after Kylian Mbappé's penalty against Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
France secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay on July 4. The only goal of the match came from a penalty kick by Kylian Mbappé in the 70th minute. Despite the narrow margin, France's win was crucial for their progression in the tournament. Mbappé's goal marks his seventh of the competition, tying him for the Golden Boot lead with Lionel Messi. The match was characterized by a lack of offensive flow, making the penalty the defining moment.
- •Match held on July 4 during the Round of 16.
- •Kylian Mbappé scores his seventh goal of the tournament.
- •France will face a yet-unknown opponent in the quarterfinals.
- •Game noted for its lack of offensive play from both teams.
- •Mbappé ties with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — France 1-0 Paraguay: Les Bleus edge to victory setting up Morocco clash
- 12:27 AMBBC Sport — France overcome resolute Paraguay to reach quarter-final
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé on Paraguay: ‘They thought we’d come playing wearing tuxedos’
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — PLAYER RATINGS | Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sees Les Bleus into the quarter- finals after tough encounter
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: France secures frustrating win over Paraguay with Kylian Mbappé penalty
"France have secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals in defeating Paraguay 1-0 courtesy of Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty. Contrary to their previous encounters, Les Bleus ...
"Kylian Mbappe’s seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup proved the difference as France saw off a defiant Paraguay 1-0 to book their place in the quarter finals for the fourth successive time.Mbappe’s ...
"After a gruelling and physical encounter, Kylian Mbappé’s second half penalty proved to be the difference between Paraguay’s exit and France’s progression to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Worl...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 1:10 AMFrance 1-0 Paraguay: Les Bleus edge to victory setting up Morocco clash
Kylian Mbappe’s seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup proved the difference as France saw off a defiant Paraguay 1-0 to book their place in the quarter finals for the fourth successive time.Mbappe’s ...
- BBC SportJul 5, 2026, 12:27 AMFrance overcome resolute Paraguay to reach quarter-final
World Cup favourites France book their quarter-final place thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty against a stubborn Paraguay side in Philadelphia.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:45 PMKylian Mbappé on Paraguay: ‘They thought we’d come playing wearing tuxedos’
France have secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals in defeating Paraguay 1-0 courtesy of Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty. Contrary to their previous encounters, Les Bleus ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:15 PMPLAYER RATINGS | Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sees Les Bleus into the quarter- finals after tough encounter
After a gruelling and physical encounter, Kylian Mbappé’s second half penalty proved to be the difference between Paraguay’s exit and France’s progression to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Worl...
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:10 PM2026 World Cup: France secures frustrating win over Paraguay with Kylian Mbappé penalty
Les Bleus are moving on to the quarterfinals after an ugly, but significant, win.
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