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France defeats Paraguay 1-0, advances to World Cup quarterfinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:39 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

France defeats Paraguay 1-0, advances to World Cup quarterfinals

Summary

On July 4, 2026, France won a tense round of 16 match against Paraguay, securing a 1-0 victory to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Coach Didier Deschamps expressed concerns over Paraguay's tactics, which included attempts to disrupt Kylian Mbappé ahead of a penalty. France dominated possession with 75.9% and created more chances, but faced a physical challenge from Paraguay. Mbappé scored the match's only goal, and the team will next face Morocco in the quarterfinals, while Paraguay exits the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the match.
•France controlled 75.9% of possession.
•Deschamps criticized Paraguay's disruptive playing style.
•France will face Morocco in the quarterfinals.

Latest Updates

2:39 PMYahoo Sports — “Sense of Injustice”: French Coach Talks About Paraguay’s Actions Against Kylian Mbappé & Team

What they're saying

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Didier Deschamps knew his France team was up for a dogged fight with Paraguay in the round of 16 clash at the World Cup. But the way the game unfolded, even he was taken aback by the ‘little tricks’ Paraguay had in store for them.
— Yahoo Sports

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