France edges Paraguay 1-0 in World Cup knockout match

France secured a 1-0 victory against Paraguay in a World Cup round of 16 match held in Philadelphia on July 4. The match, conducted in extreme heat with temperatures reaching 99 degrees, saw Kylian Mbappé score the decisive penalty in the 70th minute. Paraguay, ranked lower than France, had gained attention for their upset win over Germany in the previous round. The intense match featured aggressive play from Paraguay, who committed multiple fouls but received only one yellow card. France will advance to face Morocco in the quarterfinals.

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