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France ends Paraguay's World Cup run with 1-0 victory in Philadelphia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

France ends Paraguay's World Cup run with 1-0 victory in Philadelphia

Summary

France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on July 4 at Lincoln Financial Field. The decisive goal came from Kylian Mbappe, who converted a penalty in the 70th minute after a foul on Desire Doue. Paraguay had reached this stage after a surprise victory over Germany in the round of 32, marking their first knockout appearance since 1998. France advances to face Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 9 at Foxborough Stadium.

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By the Numbers

•France wins 1-0 against Paraguay in the round of 16
•Kylian Mbappe scores from the penalty spot
•Paraguay's last match was a win over Germany
•France will play Morocco next on July 9
•Match took place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia

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Paraguay's Cinderella run ended in Philadelphia against the tournament favorite. Here is how France ended the run and who they face next.
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