VIDEO: Paraguay player tries to scuff penalty spot - only for France superstar Kylian Mbappe to score anyway & celebrate in his face
Kylian Mbappe scored a decisive penalty for France against Paraguay in a 1-0 victory, despite attempts by opponents to scuff the penalty spot. France will now advance to the quarter-finals to face Morocco.
Why it matters
The match highlights the high-stakes nature of international football and the psychological gamesmanship often present in tournament play.
Kylian Mbappe refused to be distracted after a Paraguay player attempted to scuff the penalty spot before his decisive spot-kick. The France star converted with confidence, drew level with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race and celebrated in front of his opponents as Les Bleus secured their place in the quarter-finals.
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