Orlando Hill comments on incident with Mbappé after game

The goalkeeper of the Paraguayan national team, Orlando Hill, who became one of the protagonists of a curious incident after the round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup against France, commented on the act that generated a lot of repercussion. After the 1-0 defeat, Hill threw the ball behind French striker Kylian Mbappé, who had refused to shake his hand at the end of the game. "Actually, I don't hold a grudge against him. On the contrary, I just wanted to congratulate him, as I mentioned a few days ago. I never wish harm on anyone; on the contrary, I wish all the luck in the world. That's Paraguay – it's strong and determined. You don't realize the scale of what you do. Then, when I calmed down, I thought: why did I do that?", Hill said in a statement to Mundo Deportivo newspaper. This unexpected gesture by Hill caught the attention of the media and fans, who quickly began discussing the act on social media. The goalkeeper tried to explain that his objective was not to offend Mbappé, but rather to express a sporting greeting.  The context of the game is important: the match took place in a high-level tournament, where emotions are running high and the pressure to do well is immense. The 2026 World Cup is being held between June 11th and July 19th, in three countries: Mexico, Canada and the United States. Argentina is the current champion, which further increases the competitiveness between teams dreaming of lifting the trophy. Hill, who is known for his strong personality on the field, saw his attitude generate a debate about respect between players and the importance of fair play, even in moments of tension. Paraguayan and French fans had different reactions, but what stood out most was the reflection that Hill brought after the incident. The World Cup is a stage where acts like this can be amplified, and Hill seems to have understood that, despite the heat of the moment, respect between athletes must prevail. The Paraguayan goalkeeper now hopes that his team can learn from this experience and prepare for future challenges in the tournament. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Tunus vs. Japonya: Maç Bilgileri, Yayın Akışı ve Saat](https://tophaber.com/haberler/tunus-vs-japonya-mac-bilgileri-yayn-aks-ve-saat) 2. [Mundial 2026: Thomas Tuchel criticizes the level of referees](https://golazopro.com/es/news/mundial-2026-thomas-tuchel-critica-el-nivel-de-los-arbitros)

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