France edges Paraguay 1-0, now prepares for Morocco in World Cup quarters
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia. The match featured physical play, with players like William Saliba noting the intense conditions and Paraguay's aggressive tactics. Following this win, Les Bleus will face Morocco in the quarterfinals in Boston. Preparations are underway, with concerns about fatigue and Morocco's capabilities after their successful tournament run.
- •France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16 on July 4.
- •Lessons from the physical match will inform France's strategy against Morocco.
- •Morocco has not lost a match in the tournament and poses a different challenge.
- •William Saliba and Kouadio Kone commented on the tough match against Paraguay.
- •France will need to recover quickly before facing Morocco on July 9.
- 3:18 AMCBS Sports — France survive Paraguay's physicality and antics at World Cup, but Morocco will pose a different threat
"After surviving a brutal, physical clash with Paraguay in the sweltering heat, William Saliba and Les Bleus must prepare for an even tougher quarterfinal test against Morocco
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