Mbappé: France Must Take Paraguay Seriously in World Cup Duel

Kylian Mbappé, France's star forward, emphasized the need to approach their 2026 World Cup knockout tie against Paraguay with utmost seriousness. Mbappé pointed to Paraguay's surprising win against Germany as evidence that no opponent in the tournament should be underestimated.

"They showed they are a team to be taken seriously, they beat Germany, so there is no easy game in the World Cup, and we will go there to try to win," Mbappé said after scoring twice in France's victory over Sweden in New Jersey. He added that the team must be prepared for a challenging match.

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They showed they are a team to be taken seriously, they beat Germany, so there is no easy game in the World Cup, and we will go there to try to win.

Reflecting on his personal goals, Mbappé spoke about the significance of the World Cup for his nation. "I know the importance of a World Cup for a country. My goal is to make history for my country. I have already done it once, I was close to doing it in Qatar, and now I have a new opportunity, so I will give my all so that we can go down in our country's history," he asserted. France is set to face Paraguay on Saturday, July 4, at 5:00 PM local time in Philadelphia.

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I know the importance of a World Cup for a country. My goal is to make history for my country. I have already done it once, I was close to doing it in Qatar, and now I have a new opportunity, so I will give my all so that we can go down in our country's history.