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.
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