Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco tie
Summary
France won 1-0 against Paraguay in a World Cup last-16 match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a penalty. This victory sets up a quarter-final game between France and Morocco.Key Facts
- The match was played in Philadelphia with 68,324 fans watching in hot weather.
- Mbappe scored the only goal from a penalty in the 70th minute after Desire Doue was fouled.
- Paraguay played very defensively and did not have a shot on target until the 90th minute.
- Mbappe now shares the top scorer spot in this World Cup with Lionel Messi, scoring 7 goals each.
- Mbappe has scored 19 goals in World Cups, just one behind Messi’s 20 overall.
- France will prepare to play Morocco, who defeated Canada 3-0 in the other last-16 match.
- The game took place on July 4, the U.S. Independence Day, with pre-match festivities including music and a flyover.
- Paraguay had previously eliminated Germany on penalties and aimed to upset France but were unsuccessful.
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