Mbappe penalty sends France past Paraguay to reach W

France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the decisive penalty. The victory secures France a spot in the quarterfinals after a tightly contested match.
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Sports: Mbappe penalty sends France past Paraguay to reach W
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