France advances to World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

France has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Despite an impressive performance against France, Paraguay’s single mistake led to a penalty, which last tournament’s runner-up successfully converted.

Kylian Mbappe scored the penalty in the second half, giving France a 1-0 lead. This marks his seventh goal in the ongoing World Cup.

In the intense heat, Paraguay’s strategic play prevented France from playing openly at any point. However, despite the controversies and tussles that seemed to define the match, France ultimately overcame Paraguay’s challenge to advance to the quarterfinals. France will now face Morocco for a place in the semifinals.