Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay
Summary
Kylian Mbappe scored a crucial penalty as France overcame Paraguay 1-0 in a tough World Cup match in Philadelphia, securing a quarter-final clash with Morocco.
Key Points
- Kylian Mbappe scored a second-half penalty to secure a 1-0 victory for France against Paraguay.
- The match was played in intense heat with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius in Philadelphia.
- France dominated possession despite a muscle injury to Aurélien Tchouameni and managed to break through Paraguay's strong defense.
- The win sets up a World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, a rematch of their semi-final four years ago.
