France, Paraguay Get Into Shoving Match During Heated World Cup Clash
Summary
France played Paraguay in the Round-of-16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, winning 1-0 with a late goal by Kylian Mbappe. The game was very physical, with players pushing and shoving, but no red cards were given. Mbappe’s goal helped France move on to the quarterfinals against Morocco.Key Facts
- The match took place on July 4, 2026, in Philadelphia.
- Paraguay used a defensive 5-4-1 formation and played very physically.
- A confrontation occurred after a challenge by Andrés Cubas on Kylian Mbappe, leading to a shoving match.
- France’s players Bradley Barcola, Manu Kone, and Michael Olise received yellow cards; Paraguay received none.
- France was awarded a penalty kick after a VAR review due to a foul on Mbappe.
- Mbappe scored the only goal in the 70th minute from the penalty kick.
- This goal was Mbappe’s seventh in the tournament, tying him with Lionel Messi for most goals scored.
- France will face Morocco on July 9 in the quarterfinals, a repeat of their 2022 World Cup semifinal.
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