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
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.
- •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.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — 📸 Paraguay goalkeeper blasts Mbappé's attitude 🤯
"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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