Mbappe scores penalty as France defeats Paraguay in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:59 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal from a penalty as France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup last-16 tie on July 5. Despite enduring aggressive tactics from Paraguay, Mbappe's goal came 20 minutes from time following a foul on Desire Doue. The match saw multiple fouls from both teams, leading to a controversial officiating performance by referee Ilgiz Tantashev. France, now set to play Morocco in the quarter-finals, faced significant physicality from Paraguay, which Mbappe critiqued as 'dirty' football.
- •Mbappe scored a penalty to give France a 1-0 lead.
- •Paraguay employed aggressive tactics, leading to multiple unsanctioned fouls.
- •France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals.
- •Referee Ilgiz Tantashev received criticism for his officiating.
- •Mbappe's goal puts him just one behind Messi in all-time World Cup scorers.
- 8:59 AMYahoo Sports — Mbappe hits back at ‘dirty’ Paraguay after ill-tempered World Cup last 16 tie
"Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal, a penalty, as France struggled to break down a dogged and underhand Paraguay defence
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