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French Fans Confident Mbappe Will Score Against Paraguay in World Cup Round of 16

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • French fans are confident Kylian Mbappe will score against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match in Philadelphia.
  • Supporters predict a 3-1 victory for France, with Mbappe scoring a hat-trick, though they acknowledge Paraguay's strength after eliminating Germany.
  • Mbappe is a key player, having scored six goals in the current tournament and a total of 18 in World Cups, second only to Lionel Messi.

French supporters are buzzing with optimism ahead of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash against Paraguay in Philadelphia. Many fans expressed strong belief that star striker Kylian Mbappe will be the key to victory, with some predicting he will score a hat-trick in a 3-1 win.

Hassan, a fan at the stadium, acknowledged Paraguay's impressive performance in eliminating Germany but stressed the need for France to counter their tight defense. "It will be a good match," he stated.

Another supporter, Nicolai Decker, projected a 2-0 victory for France, with goals from Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Thousands of French fans, many wearing jerseys of their national team or Paris Saint-Germain, filled the Philadelphia Stadium, showing enthusiasm despite the 37-degree Celsius heat.

Kylian Mbappe is a focal point of the tournament, having already netted six goals. His World Cup tally now stands at 18, placing him second only to Lionel Messi's 20 goals. Mbappe also holds the record for the most goals in World Cup knockout stages with 10.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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