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Kylian Mbappe celebrates as France advances in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:08 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Kylian Mbappe celebrates as France advances in World Cup match

Summary

Kylian Mbappe expressed his joy following France's victory over Paraguay in a World Cup match on July 4 in Philadelphia. The emotional moment came after he converted a penalty kick, helping the team advance to the quarterfinals. Paraguay employed aggressive tactics throughout the match, testing Mbappe’s resilience. The match ended with significant tension as the French star swatted away a congratulatory handshake from the Paraguayan goalkeeper.

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By the Numbers

•Mbappe scores the decisive penalty kick for France.
•France wins the match and qualifies for the World Cup quarterfinals.
•Match took place in Philadelphia on July 4.
•Paraguay used rough tactics to challenge France.
•Mbappe reacts strongly after the match, rejecting a handshake.

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8:08 PMYahoo Sports — One Extraordinary Photo: Mbappe's joy and satisfaction after a hard-fought match

What they're saying

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Martin Meissner is a staff photographer for The Associated Press. Meissner has been with the AP for more than 25 years and is covering his sixth World Cup. At the final whistle signaling the end of the match, an emotional Kylian Mbappe shouts out, expressing his joy after France won on his penalty kick and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals.
— Yahoo Sportsby MARTIN MEISSNER

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