France vs Paraguay Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe scored the winning goal from the penalty spot to help France secure a narrow 1-0 win over Paraguay, in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match in Philadelphia.
France winger Desire Doue won the decisive penalty, which was only awarded after VAR intervention. Mbappe endured an eventful game, missing a golden chance and also being involved in a couple of bust-ups with Paraguayan players. In the first half, France struggled to break down a resolute Paraguay side in the first half, as the underdogs set up in a 5-4-1 formation. The match was played in sweltering heat, with temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius in Philadelphia. France will face Morocco in the quarter-final, in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final.