France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts
Summary
France won 1-0 against Paraguay in a tough and heated World Cup match to reach the quarter-finals. The game was marked by aggressive behavior from Paraguay’s players, with many fouls not punished by the referee, and Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty that secured the win for France.Key Facts
- France beat Paraguay 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals against Morocco.
- The match was played in very hot conditions, about 38.3°C, making it physically demanding.
- Paraguay played aggressively, with several fouls and unsportsmanlike actions that were largely not punished by the referee.
- France’s Kylian Mbappe scored the winning penalty, his seventh goal of the tournament, tying with Lionel Messi for the top scorer.
- Paraguay had earlier caused an upset by eliminating Germany in the last 32.
- The referee’s performance was criticized for being too lenient.
- After the game, there were scuffles and tensions between the teams.
- Mbappe now has 19 World Cup goals in 19 games, scoring more knockout stage goals since 2018 than top football nations like Brazil and England.
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