Paraguay eliminated by France in World Cup quarterfinal match

In a tightly contested quarterfinal match on July 4, France edged Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia. Paraguay, ranked 41st in the world, had previously upset Germany but struggled to maintain their defensive intensity. Despite a strong first half, where France managed only one shot on goal, Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty in the 70th minute following a foul by Diego Gómez. French coach Didier Deschamps praised his team's adaptability under pressure. Orlando Gill, despite the loss, was named Player of the Match and expressed confidence that Paraguay could have advanced further under different circumstances.

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