France Edges Paraguay 1-0 to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals

In a tightly contested World Cup knockout match held in Philadelphia, France overcame Paraguay 1-0 to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the match via a penalty in the second half, following a foul by Paraguay's Diego Gómez on substitute Désiré Doué.

Despite France dominating possession and creating several chances, they struggled to break through Paraguay's disciplined defense, which had previously upset Germany in the last 32. The first half ended goalless, with neither team registering a shot on target.

France's breakthrough came in the 54th minute when Doué was fouled inside the box. Mbappé, who has now drawn level with Lionel Messi in the tournament's golden boot race with seven goals, converted the penalty calmly.

This victory marks France's progression to the quarter-finals, where they will face Morocco.