France defeat Paraguay 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter‑finals
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Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty to give France a 1‑0 victory over Paraguay, allowing the defending champions to progress to the World Cup quarter‑finals. The match, played under searing heat, saw the French side break through a stubborn Paraguayan defence only once, with the French forward stepping up from the spot to secure the win.
The triumph sets up a Saturday quarter‑final clash with Morocco, as France look to extend their campaign after navigating a challenging group‑stage encounter. Both teams will now turn their focus to preparation for the next round, where the conditions that tested them in the Paraguay match are expected to remain a factor.
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