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Mbappé highlights France's mental edge in match against Paraguay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:44 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Mbappé highlights France's mental edge in match against Paraguay

Summary

Kylian Mbappé played a key role in France's 4 July match against Paraguay, scoring a decisive goal. He emphasized France's ability to engage in psychological tactics, stating that they managed to disrupt Paraguay's strategy. Mbappé noted that France can adapt to play 'dirty' when needed, asserting their superiority in both physical and mental aspects of the game. The victory advances France to a match against Morocco on 9 July, where they aim to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup semifinals.

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Key Details

•Mbappé scored the goal that progressed France in the tournament.
•France faces Morocco on 9 July for a World Cup semifinal spot.
•Mbappé praised France's mental toughness and tactical awareness.
•The match took place in Philadelphia on 4 July.
•France is adopting a mixed strategy of skill and intimidation.

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11:44 PMYahoo Sports — 🗣️ Mbappé says France knew how to play dirty: We got in their heads

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Kylian Mbappé was one of the standout figures in Saturday’s (4) Paraguay vs. France match.Responsible for the goal that sent the French national team through, the Real Madrid forward also stood ou...
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