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Kylian Mbappe scores penalty as France leads Paraguay 1-0 in World Cup

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:23 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Kylian Mbappe scores penalty as France leads Paraguay 1-0 in World Cup

Summary

Kylian Mbappe netted a 70th-minute penalty to put France ahead of Paraguay in their World Cup Round of 16 match on July 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. The tightly contested tie featured Paraguay's strong defense, which kept France at bay until the penalty decision was made following a VAR review. France, looking to advance in the tournament, will face Morocco in the quarter-finals. Paraguay's earlier victory over Germany added to the pressure on France, who aimed to showcase their offensive prowess amid physical play from their opponents.

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By the Numbers

•Match played at Philadelphia Stadium with 68,324 attendees.
•France's win set to face Morocco next in the quarter-finals.
•Mbappe's penalty was crucial in breaking Paraguay's defense.
•The game featured contentious moments but no yellow cards for Paraguay.

What they're saying

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Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty gave France a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in an ill-tempered World Cup last-16 tie in Philadelphia to set up a quarter-final meeting with Morocco.
— Sky Sports

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