Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:30am on 05 Jul 2026,Sunday Sports
France secured a tense 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, booking a quarterfinal clash with Morocco. Captain Kylian Mbappé scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 70th minute after a VAR review confirmed a foul on Désiré Doué. Paraguay frustrated France with disciplined defending and physical play, while goalkeeper Mike Maignan made crucial late saves to preserve the lead. Despite dominating possession, France struggled to break down Paraguay until Mbappé's intervention, extending Les Bleus' title bid with another resilient knockout-stage performance. (PC: India Today)
