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 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.
- •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
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Is Paraguay out of the 2026 World Cup?
"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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