Mbappe Penalty Secures France Win
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Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty in the 70th minute, giving France a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a physically demanding World Cup Round of 16 match. France coach Didier Deschamps had expressed concerns about Mbappe being targeted with rough play. France now advances to face Morocco in the quarterfinals.
Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay
- Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty to give France a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a physical World Cup quarter-final match. - The win sets up a rematch with Morocco, whom France defeated in the semi-finals four years ago. - France endured a tough, defensive performance from Paraguay in hot conditions, with Mbappe acknowledging the need to 'play ugly football' at times.
Deschamps Feared Mbappe Would Be 'Chopped Down' as France Edge Paraguay in Physical World Cup Clash
- France coach Didier Deschamps expressed concern that Kylian Mbappe would be targeted with rough play during their World Cup last-16 match against Paraguay. - France secured a 1-0 victory with a seco…
Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay
- Kylian Mbappe's penalty secured France a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a tough World Cup Round of 16 match. - France will face Morocco in the quarterfinals after surviving a physical contest in Phila…
Paraguay 0-1 France: 'Blues' find solution with penalty and now face Morocco
- France defeated Paraguay 1-0 with a penalty goal from Kylian Mbappe, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals. - Mbappe's goal, his seventh of the tournament, puts him in contention for the Golden B…
Mbappe penalty sends France past Paraguay into World Cup quarterfinals to face Morocco
- France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. - Kylian Mbappe scored the winning goal from a penalty kick in the 70th minute. - France will face Morocco in the quarterfinals.
Mbappe leads France vs. Paraguay in World Cup Round of 16; Dodgers' Yamamoto starts today's MLB action
- France faces Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, with Kylian Mbappe leading a strong French squad. - Paraguay aims to continue its surprising run after eliminating Germany, relying on goalke…
France edge Paraguay 1-0 to set up World Cup clash with Morocco
- Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty in the 70th minute to give France a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup. - The win sets up a quarter-final match against Morocco. - Morocco also advanced by def…
French Fans Confident Mbappe Will Score Against Paraguay in World Cup Round of 16
- 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-…
Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay
- Kylian Mbappe scored the winning penalty as France narrowly defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a physically demanding World Cup match. - The victory secured France's place in the quarter-finals, where they wi…