Mbappe Penalty Gives France 1-0 Win Over Paraguay, Booking Quarterfinal Place

On July 5, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, France defeated Paraguay 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

The first half ended with neither side able to find the net, the score at 0-0.

In the second half, Kylian Mbappe converted a penalty to give France a 1-0 lead over Paraguay.

France held their advantage to the final whistle, defeating Paraguay 1-0 to book their place in the quarterfinals.