Mbappe's Penalty Sends France into Quarter-finals
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia, with Kylian Mbappe scoring from the penalty spot in the 70th minute. Mbappe now has 19 goals in tournament history, second only to Lionel Messi's 20.
In a tense round of 16 match at the World Cup, France edged past Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. The decisive moment came in the 70th minute when Kylian Mbappe calmly converted a penalty kick, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.
The goal was Mbappe's 19th in the history of this tournament, moving him into second place on the all-time scoring list. He trails only Lionel Messi, who has 20 goals, while Germany's Miroslav Klose sits third with 16 goals. For France, this victory keeps their World Cup hopes alive as they advance to the next stage.
The match was closely contested, but France's defense held firm to preserve the clean sheet. Paraguay fought hard but could not find an equalizer, ending their campaign. France now prepares for the quarter-final clash, with Mbappe's form being a key factor in their pursuit of the title.
