Kylian Mbappe scores as France leads Paraguay in World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the match through a penalty, leading France past Paraguay in their Round of 32 World Cup clash on July 5, 2026. The game was marked by a physical approach from the Paraguayan side, who focused on disrupting France's rhythm. Despite their efforts, Paraguay was unable to secure a shot on target throughout the match. Mbappe stated that France demonstrated their ability to adapt to an ugly style of play, a tactic they had prepared for against Paraguay's physical game. France now advances in the tournament, aiming for a deeper run.

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