France survive Paraguay's antics, but Morocco pose a different threat
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a physical World Cup round-of-16 match and will now face Morocco in the quarterfinals. French players expressed frustration with the aggressive tactics employed by Paraguay throughout the game.
Why it matters
The match highlights the high-stakes nature of the World Cup and the ongoing debate regarding officiating and physical play in international soccer.
PHILADELPHIA -- Is it harder to score in 100-degree heat or against Paraguay ? France had the unenviable task of needing to deal with both but survived to move on with a 1-0 victory , which will see them face Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals in Boston in what will be another hard-fought battle. The two met in 2022 in the semifinals with France advancing 2-0, and this game could be even more competitive.
The article reports on the match events and player quotes, maintaining a focus on the sporting narrative.
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