France narrowly defeats Paraguay; Morocco eliminates Canada in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
France advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup after narrowly overcoming Paraguay in a physical round of 16 clash. Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive penalty for France, who faced a challenging match against a roughhousing Paraguayan side in Philadelphia. In the other match, Morocco secured a convincing victory over Canada, eliminating the co-hosts from the tournament. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, including a crucial late goal, propelling Morocco's advancement to the next round. Canada managed a strong first half but ultimately struggled to convert opportunities into goals.
- •France scores via Mbappe's penalty after Paraguay's rough tactics.
- •Morocco defeats Canada with Ounahi scoring two goals.
- •Canada's World Cup run ends in the round of 16.
- •Paraguay's aggressive play failed to secure a victory.
- •Next up, France faces Morocco in the quarter-finals.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup Day 24: France win feisty affair as Morocco dump Canada out
"Day 24 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw France overcome Paraguay’s rough-housing while co-hosts Canada fell to a heavy defeat at the hands of Morocco. Here is our in-depth recap of all the action fro...
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