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France advances to World Cup quarter-finals after narrowly defeating Paraguay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:59 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

France advances to World Cup quarter-finals after narrowly defeating Paraguay

Summary

France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 at the World Cup on July 4 in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the match, converting a penalty in the 70th minute. Despite dominating possession, France struggled to create clear chances against a defensively solid Paraguay team. Coach Didier Deschamps praised his squad for maintaining focus in challenging heatwave conditions, noting the aggressive approach of their opponents. France next faces Morocco in the quarter-finals on July 11.

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By the Numbers

•Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty to secure the win for France.
•The match took place in Philadelphia during extreme heat conditions.
•France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals on July 11.
•Deschamps expressed concerns over referee decisions during the match.
•Despite dominating possession, France struggled to convert chances.

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12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over Paraguay

What they're saying

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France coach Didier Deschamps hailed his side for keeping their cool against an aggressive Paraguay team in heatwave conditions Saturday as the favourites reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup.France move on to a quarter-final tie next Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, against Morocco, who beat Canada 3-0 in the last 16 earlier Saturday.
— Yahoo Sports

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