France edges Paraguay 1-0 to advance in World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 during their Round of 16 World Cup match on July 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty in the 70th minute, sealing the victory after France controlled 76% of possession and outshot Paraguay 15-5. The match featured a strong presence of American fans celebrating Independence Day alongside supporting France, highlighting historical ties between the two nations. France will face Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 9 following Morocco's 3-0 win over Canada.
- •France controlled 76% possession against Paraguay
- •Kylian Mbappé scored from a penalty in the 70th minute
- •France outshot Paraguay 15-5 in the match
- •France will play Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 9
- •Local American fans supported France during the game
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — France, the World Cup Favorite, Lives On—With a Little Love From Local Fans
"American fans showed up in Philadelphia to support one of their nation’s earliest allies on Independence Day, and France survived Paraguay 1-0.
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