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Mbappé secures France quarter-final spot vs Paraguay

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 5, 2026 · The Guardian

France overcame a stubborn Paraguay side to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a penalty to keep France's campaign alive.

Despite a sweltering heatwave in Philadelphia, France overcame Paraguay to secure a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty to draw level with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race, though he remains one goal behind the Argentine legend. mwafrika.life

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