France Edge Paraguay 1-0 to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals

France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16.

The only goal of the match came in the 70th minute when Kylian Mbappé calmly converted a penalty, giving France the decisive advantage.

Paraguay fought bravely and created several opportunities but were unable to find an equalizer against the French defense. France held on to their slender lead until the final whistle, securing their spot in the last eight of the tournament.