France beats Paraguay and advances to the quarter-finals of the World Cup with Mbappé's goal
France beat Paraguay 1-0 with a penalty goal from Kylian Mbappé and advances to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The game was held in Philadelphia under extreme weather and a storm warning.
The French team showed their strength and beat Paraguay 1-0 in a match that had a series of challenges, including extreme heat and the threat of storms. The only goal of the game was scored by Kylian Mbappé, who converted a penalty after being brought down by Desire Doue. With this victory, the French guaranteed their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Morocco.
The confrontation in Philadelphia was tense, with the weather threatening the match until the last moment. Despite the possibility of postponement due to weather warnings that could result in a half-hour suspension in the event of lightning strikes nearby, the game continued without interruption.
Paraguay, who played defensively throughout the match, failed to create many opportunities. The French team dominated possession of the ball, reaching up to 80% at certain times, but the game was marked by the difficulty of penetrating the opponent's defense.
Mbappé, even on a night that didn't have much shine in terms of plays, continues to make history. With this goal, he now has 7 in the competition, equal to Lionel Messi, and reaches 19 in his World Cup career, just one goal behind the Argentine. France is now preparing for the challenge against Morocco on July 9th, looking for another victory on the way to the title.
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