FIFA World Cup 2026 | France Vs Paraguay | Mbappé Penalty Sends France Into World Cup Quarter-Finals
Kylian Mbappé was the difference as France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Philadelphia. After dominating possession but struggling to break down a disciplined Paraguayan defence, France finally found the breakthrough in the 70th minute when Désiré Doué won a penalty following a VAR review. Mbappé kept his composure from the spot to seal victory and set up a quarter-final clash with Morocco.
