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France edge Paraguay 1-0 to qualify for World Cup quarterfinals

Date: 04/07/2026     Time: 11:41 PM

France edged Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday in a round of 16 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sealing their spot in the top world championship's quarterfinals. The hard-fought victory over stubborn Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in the US state of Pennsylvania came thanks to Kylian Mbappé's decisive penalty kick in the 70th minute. Mbappe's spot-kick took his career tally in the FIFA World Cup to 19 goals. France will now take on Morocco in Boston on July 9, with a place in the final four awaiting the winner.