France advances to quarterfinals after Kylian Mbappé's penalty against Paraguay
BBC Sport • 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.
- 12:27 AMBBC Sport — France overcome resolute Paraguay to reach quarter-final
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: France secures frustrating win over Paraguay with Kylian Mbappé penalty
"World Cup favourites France book their quarter-final place thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty against a stubborn Paraguay side in Philadelphia.
"Les Bleus are moving on to the quarterfinals after an ugly, but significant, win.
Sources
External links- 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, 11:10 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.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Soccer•Jul 5, 2026, 12:40 AMFrance pass toughest World Cup test yet in beating...- Soccer•Jul 5, 2026, 12:27 AMPhilly is fitting site for France to prevail in World Cup on July 4
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 5, 2026, 12:15 AMBrahim Díaz Shines With Two Assists Vs Canada
Soccer•Jul 5, 2026, 12:15 AMMexico could bring the best out of Tuchel's England- NWSL•Jul 5, 2026, 12:12 AMFans React in Horror as Fireworks Shoot into Crowd Following Post-Game Celebration at Stadium in L.A.
- Soccer•Jul 5, 2026, 12:08 AM🎥 World Cup highlights: fiery Paraguay! Mbappé saves France with pen
