France has secured a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals following a hard-fought 1-0 victory against a resilient Paraguay side in Philadelphia. The decisive goal came from a second-half penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé.
The match saw France, considered tournament favorites, face a disciplined Paraguayan defense that consistently thwarted their attacking efforts. Despite the pressure, France managed to break the deadlock through Mbappé's successful penalty kick, which ultimately proved to be the only goal of the game.
This result moves France forward in the tournament, where they will compete for a place in the semi-finals. The match was part of the World Cup 2026 tournament, with highlights available via BBC Sport.