France defeats Paraguay 1-0 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay to advance to the World Cup quarter‑finals. The match was decided by Kylian Mbappé’s penalty in sweltering heat, while France’s disciplined defense kept Paraguay at bay.

Paraguay attempted to disrupt France with a physical style, but the French side remained composed and protected the narrow lead. The win marks a crucial step in France’s tournament campaign.