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FIFA Men's World Cup
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Paraguay vs. France Highlights: France Survives Paraguay Test
Updated: Jul 04, 2026 - 7:14 PM ET
France is through to the quarterfinals after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay, with Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty proving to be the difference. It took a moment of quality from Désiré Doué in tight spaces to finally break down a stingy Paraguayan defense that sat deep, stayed compact and made France earn everything.
This was France’s toughest game of the tournament so far, but it still found a way. Paraguay made it physical, defended for its life and pushed late, but it never created enough to truly trouble the French back line. France now moves on to face Morocco in a World Cup semifinal rematch on Thursday, July 9, at Boston Stadium.
Here are the top plays from Paraguay vs. France:
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Jul 04, 2026 - 7:12p ET
France Edges Paraguay To Reach Quarterfinals
Jul 04, 2026 - 7:03p ET
Gill Keeps Paraguay Alive
Jul 04, 2026 - 6:40p ET
Second Hydration Break: France Ahead
Jul 04, 2026 - 6:35p ET
Mbappé Breaks Through For France
Jul 04, 2026 - 6:33p ET
Doué Wins Penalty For France
Jul 04, 2026 - 6:22p ET
Koné Tests Gill From Distance
Jul 04, 2026 - 6:13p ET
France, Paraguay Level At Halftime
Jul 04, 2026 - 5:40p ET
Things Getting Testy In Philadelphia
Jul 04, 2026 - 5:29p ET
First Hydration Break: Paraguay Holding Firm
Jul 04, 2026 - 5:09p ET
Keys To The Game: France vs. Paraguay
Jul 04, 2026 - 5:01p ET
France, Paraguay Meet Again In Knockouts
Jul 04, 2026 - 4:18p ET
France Lineup: Koné Replaces Tchouaméni
Jul 04, 2026 - 4:18p ET
Paraguay Lineup: Almirón Returns
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