Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
Summary
Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal in France's 1-0 win over Paraguay, sending the team to the World Cup quarterfinals despite extreme heat and a physical match.
Key Points
- Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal via a penalty to secure France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay.
- France advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals to face Morocco after overcoming a physical and defensive Paraguay side.
- The match was played under extreme heat conditions, impacting the pace and intensity of the game.
- Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill lost his composure post-match by throwing the ball at Mbappé after a failed sportsmanship handshake.