France beat Paraguay to advance to World Cup quarterfinals

France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the decisive penalty. The match was played under extreme heat, marking a challenging victory for the French side.
Why it matters
Documents a significant result in the World Cup tournament and highlights the impact of extreme weather conditions on professional sports.
Kylian Mbappe sent France into the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday after his penalty earned the two-time champions a 1-0 win over Paraguay in Philadelphia.
Standard sports reporting on match results and player statistics.
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