France edge Paraguay 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
France advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay, thanks to a second-half penalty by Kylian Mbappé.
France became the second team to secure a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals after a narrow 1-0 win over Paraguay in the round of 16. The match was played in extreme heat, forcing both sides to adapt their game.
The only goal of the match came in the second half when Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty from 11 meters. The game was a tight contest, with both teams struggling to create clear chances due to the demanding conditions.
France will now face Morocco in the quarter-finals, who eliminated Portugal in the previous round. As one of the tournament favorites, France will look to continue their quest for the title.
