Mbappe leads France past Paraguay 1-0 to reach World Cup QF
France struggled to break down Paraguay's ultra-defensive strategy and time-wasting tactics until Kylian Mbappe converted a decisive penalty. The star forward calmly slotted the ball home to secure a 1-0 victory, keeping France on track for the trophy.
With this win, Les Bleus set up a quarter-final clash against Morocco, while Mbappe matched Lionel Messi's goal tally.
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