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Paraguay commits multiple fouls without punishment against France

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:53 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Paraguay commits multiple fouls without punishment against France

Summary

During the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match, France leads Paraguay 1-0. Referee Ilgiz Tantashev faced scrutiny for a lenient approach, missing several key fouls by Paraguay. Notable incidents included multiple infractions against French player Kylian Mbappé and others, all resulting in zero yellow cards issued. Analysis of unpunished actions highlights potential impact on match flow and player safety. Further discussion on officiating standards is anticipated following this game.

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By the Numbers

•Match score is France 1, Paraguay 0.
•Referee Ilgiz Tantashev received low marks for officiating.
•Multiple fouls were observed but went unpunished.
•Kylian Mbappé was involved in several fouls not penalized.
•Discussion on officiating standards expected after the match.

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It was a festival.During the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match between France and Paraguay (1-0), the person who probably drew the most attention wasn’t a player.Completely overwhelmed by events, the...
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