Kylian Mbappe Goes Scorched Earth on Paraguay After 'Dirty' World Cup Match
Summary
France won their Round-of-16 match against Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup with a 1-0 score after Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty goal. The match was very physical, with Paraguay playing tough but receiving no yellow cards, while France got three. Mbappe and teammate Rayan Cherki said France was ready for the physical game and showed they could match it.Key Facts
- The match took place on July 4, 2026, in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Men's World Cup.
- Paraguay played a very physical style but did not get any yellow cards.
- France received three yellow cards during the match.
- Gustavo Gomez of Paraguay fouled Désiré Doué, leading to a penalty for France after a video review (VAR).
- Kylian Mbappe scored the penalty in the 70th minute, his seventh goal of the tournament.
- Mbappe stated that France had no problem playing physically if needed.
- Rayan Cherki said France was prepared for Paraguay’s tough style and wanted to show they can also play physically.
- France will next face Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 9, a match expected to be intense.
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