William Saliba receives praise after France's World Cup victory over Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
William Saliba earned high marks from the French media following a strong performance in France's 1-0 win against Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16 on July 4, 2026. Despite being expected to dominate, France faced a challenging match. A penalty from Kylian Mbappe secured the victory, with Saliba recognized for his composed defense, completing 95% of his passes and making 10 clearances. France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals on July 9.
- •France wins 1-0 against Paraguay to reach World Cup quarter-finals
- •Saliba rated highest amongst France players with a score of 7/10
- •He completed 95% of passes and made 10 clearances
- •France's next match is against Morocco on July 9
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"William Saliba earned glowing reviews from the French media after helping France book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay.Les Bleus arrived in Phil...
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