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Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
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· July 5, 2026
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Key points Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, helping his team secure the win. France has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Paraguay.
France has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Paraguay. The match was marked by intense heat and attempts by Paraguay to provoke French players into fouls and fights. Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, helping his team secure the win.
The game was notable for its heated exchanges between players, with Mbappé himself being targeted by Paraguayan players. Further details about the match, including the events that unfolded after the final whistle, are available from the source. The win marks France's fourth consecutive quarterfinal appearance.
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Category: local Published: July 5, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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