Kylian Mbappe plays key role as France edges Paraguay 1-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
In a World Cup round-of-16 match, France faced Paraguay, winning narrowly 1-0 thanks to a penalty by Kylian Mbappe. The game proved challenging as Paraguay applied physical pressure, preventing France from showcasing their usual style. Tensions escalated after the final whistle when Paraguay's goalkeeper, Gill, threw the ball at Mbappe after offering a handshake. Mbappe later commented on the match, emphasizing the competitive nature of knockout football and how he managed to focus despite the disruptions.
- •France wins 1-0 against Paraguay in World Cup knockout stage.
- •The sole goal came from a Kylian Mbappe penalty.
- •Paraguay deployed a physical style, disrupting France's game.
- •Post-match tensions arose between Mbappe and goalkeeper Gill.
- •Mbappe emphasized the importance of managing emotions in knockout football.
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Watch: Real Madrid superstar at the centre of a tense finish in France 1-0 Paraguay
"France faced Paraguay in a World Cup round-of-16 clash that saw the South American side make life difficult for Les Bleus.Not allowed to play their usual, free-flowing brand of football, France had to...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- EPL•Jul 5, 2026, 11:15 AMReal Madrid put midfield signing on hold
- LaLiga•Jul 5, 2026, 11:15 AMJose Mourinho studying every Real Madrid player at the World Cup very closely
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 5, 2026, 10:10 AM10 things about Seoul's World Cup Stadium
- LaLiga•Jul 5, 2026, 10:07 AM🚨Official: Denzel Dumfries, new Real Madrid player
- LaLiga•Jul 5, 2026, 10:05 AMLa Liga expected to reschedule Real Madrid opener after World Cup progress
- MLS•Jul 5, 2026, 9:56 AMMexico projected lineup vs. England: World Cup starting XI
