Mbappe Critiques Paraguay After France's World Cup Win

Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the France National Team, expressed his frustration with Paraguay's approach during their Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup held in Philadelphia. He stated that Paraguay underestimated France, thinking they would play "pretty football." Mbappe criticized Paraguay's aggressive tactics, indicating that they resorted to "dirty football" instead of a fair game.

Despite the challenges posed by Paraguay, who had previously eliminated Germany via penalties, France maintained their composure. Mbappe scored the only goal of the match in the 70th minute, securing a 1-0 victory for France.

This win marked France's fifth consecutive advancement in the tournament, setting the stage for an exciting quarterfinal clash against Morocco.