France faces Morocco in World Cup quarters

The French national team has qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The only goal came from Kylian Mbappe via a penalty in the 70th minute, following a video assistant review. Despite France's difficulty breaking through Paraguay's defense, which relied on physical pressure and closing down spaces, the French continued their journey in the tournament. Meanwhile, Paraguay's adventure ended here, having previously eliminated Germany on penalties.