France defeats Paraguay amid "violence" and joins Morocco in the quarterfinals

2026-07-05 09:39:26Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

France defeats Paraguay amid "violence" and joins Morocco in the

France secured a place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup after defeating Paraguay 1-0 at Lincoln Financial Field.

The only goal of the match was scored by Kylian Mbappe from a penalty, giving the "Roosters" the victory and a showdown with Morocco in the round of 16.

Paraguay, who eliminated Germany on penalties in the previous round, played a very disciplined game in defense and managed to block the French attacks for a long time. Although Didier Deschamps' team dominated possession and controlled the pace of the game, they failed to register a single shot on target in the first half.

The match was also characterized by strong tackles and tension on the pitch. After a duel with Andrés Cubas, Mbappe lost his composure and got involved in a clash between players, raising the temperature of the challenge.

In the second half, France increased the pressure and goalkeeper Orlando Gill was forced to make the first decisive save after a long-range shot by Manu Koné. Substitute Désiré Doué proved decisive, as he won a penalty just minutes after entering the field, which was illegally blocked by Diego Gómez.

Kylian Mbappe made no mistake from the penalty spot, sending the ball into the net and unblocking the result. In the remaining minutes, France managed the advantage, while Mbappe was close to a second goal in extra time, but Orlando Gill made two spectacular saves.

In the end, the 1-0 victory was enough for France, which advances to the quarterfinals, where it will face the surprise of this World Cup, Morocco.


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