Mbappé Penalty Sends France Past Paraguay

Round of 16 · Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia · July 4, 2026

Kylian Mbappé’s penalty gave France a 1-0 win over Paraguay in Philadelphia and a place in the quarterfinals.

Paraguay defended deep, with just 24% of the ball, and goalkeeper Orlando Gill made four saves to keep France out for most of the game. France were awarded a penalty after a video review for Diego Gómez’s foul on Désiré Doué, and Mbappé converted it in the 70th minute. It was his seventh goal of the tournament.

Paraguay managed one shot on target all game.

France will face Morocco in the quarterfinals.

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Archive coverage. First published on ESO Soccer on October 2, 2026. The archive date reflects the events covered.