- France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup 2026 last-16 match in Philadelphia.
- Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive goal from a penalty, awarded after a VAR review for a foul on Desire Doue. The goal brought him level with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race with seven goals, and France will now progress to face Morocco in the quarter-finals.
- The match was described as a feisty and bad-tempered affair, with Paraguay employing rough tactics against the French players.
- Meanwhile, Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup last 16, ending the co-hosts' record run in the tournament.
- Morocco has now advanced to the quarter-finals for the second consecutive time, a first for an African nation.
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