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France defeat Paraguay to reach World Cup quarter‑finals

Published July 5, 2026 · Updated July 5, 2026 · The Guardian

France edged Paraguay in a tight match, with a Kylian Mbappé penalty giving them the win to reach the World Cup quarter‑finals. They will face Morocco next.

France secured a 1-0 victory over a spiky Paraguay side when Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty to clinch the match and advance to the quarter‑finals.

The French side will now face Morocco in what is expected to be a high‑stakes encounter for a spot in the semi‑finals. freshyourfeel.org

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