France narrowly defeats Paraguay amid controversial tactics at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
France secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the round of 16 of the World Cup on July 5, 2026, at Philadelphia Stadium. Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot after a foul by Diego Gomez. The match was marred by controversial tactics from Paraguay, with commentators criticizing their lack of discipline. The result sets up a quarter-final matchup against Morocco on July 6.
- •Kylian Mbappe scored his seventh tournament goal via penalty.
- •The match saw no Paraguayan players booked despite rough play.
- •Referee Ilgiz Tantashev faced criticism for his performance.
- •France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals on July 6.
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts
- 1:53 AMBBC Sport — France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts
"After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.
"After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 1:53 AMFrance survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts
After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.
- BBC SportJul 5, 2026, 1:53 AMFrance survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts
After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.
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