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France edges Paraguay 1-0 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:45 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

France edges Paraguay 1-0 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals

Summary

France secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay on July 4, 2026, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a penalty. The match took place under challenging conditions, with Paraguay employing a defensive strategy and gamesmanship throughout. France struggled to find their rhythm but ultimately utilized their depth, with Desiré Doué winning the decisive penalty. The victory sets up a quarter-final clash against Morocco. The match featured contentious refereeing, highlighted by Paraguay avoiding yellow cards despite their physical play.

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By the Numbers

•Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty for France's lone goal.
•Paraguay's tactics included a defensive setup and time-wasting.
•France manages to win despite an off day for their front players.
•The match was marked by poor officiating and physical play.
•France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals.

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11:45 PMYahoo Sports — FEATURE | Three things we learned as France squeeze past Paraguay and into the quarter-finals

What they're saying

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All of the pre-match predictions of stifling heat, Paraguayan gamesmanship and attack vs defence came true but, at the end of a hard-fought and bad-tempered match, Kylian Mbappé’s penalty gave les ...
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