Mbappé Powers France Ahead

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Summary

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Kylian Mbappé scored a second-half penalty to give France a 1-0 win over Paraguay in their World Cup 2026 last-16 match in Philadelphia, sending France to the quarterfinals. The goal was Mbappé’s seventh of the tournament, tying Lionel Messi for the World Cup 2026 scoring lead. Paraguay kept the match level until the penalty in a contest marked by repeated fouls and confrontations. France will face Morocco, which advanced by beating co-host Canada in Houston.

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Pragmatic France

France is winning without much flair, relying on a pragmatic and physical style rather than dazzling football. The approach is still effective because France has enough quality to beat tough opponents and keep moving toward another World Cup final.