Soccer-Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup match following a second-half penalty goal by Kylian Mbappe. The victory secures France a spot in the quarter-finals against Morocco.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant progression in the World Cup tournament, highlighting France's ability to win difficult, physical contests.
PHILADELPHIA, July 4 (Reuters) - Kylian Mbappe converted a second-half penalty as France sweated through a suffocating Philadelphia furnace and wrestled their way out of a brutal scrap with Paraguay to snatch a 1-0 win on Saturday, setting up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.
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