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Paraguay goalkeeper criticizes Mbappé after tense World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:01 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Paraguay goalkeeper criticizes Mbappé after tense World Cup match

Summary

France secured their spot in the World Cup quarter-finals following a tense match against Paraguay late Saturday into Sunday. Kylian Mbappé drew criticism from Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill after refusing to shake his hand post-match, which led to a brief altercation. Gill expressed his annoyance but concluded by congratulating France for their strong World Cup performance. The incident highlights the rising tensions in high-stakes knockout matches.

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Key Details

•France advances to the World Cup quarter-finals after the match against Paraguay.
•Kylian Mbappé ignored Orlando Gill's handshake request after the match.
•Gill expressed frustration at Mbappé's behavior in the post-match press conference.
•Despite tensions, Gill congratulated France on their World Cup performance.

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8:01 AMYahoo Sports — 📸 Paraguay goalkeeper blasts Mbappé's attitude 🤯

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Some will say it’s karma.On the night from Saturday to Sunday, France secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals after an extremely tense match against Paraguay.Faced with a Paraguayan appr...
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