Kylian Mbappe moved level with Lionel Messi for most goals at this World Cup by scoring his seventh of the tournament with a penalty to defeat a fierce Paraguay side who made life very difficult for France in the extreme heat of Philadelphia.

Paraguay stunned Germany in the World Cup round of 32. Now, an even bigger challenge awaits against France.

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Paraguay vs. France best bets for their knockout stage match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday

France and Paraguay are level in the opening half of their 2026 World Cup last-16 clash in Philadelphia. Near-record warmth is expected today and this is likely to be one of the hottest World Cup matches ever played.

France survived an upset scare from Paraguay to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A Kylian Mbappe 70th-minute penalty was the difference between Les Bleus and La Albirroja in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappe scored his 19th goal in 19 World Cup games from the spot in the 70th minute.

After France's win over Paraguay in the Round of 16, Thierry Henry would mention how "football won" in the game.

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By Rohith Nair July 5 (Reuters) - Paraguay's remarkable World Cup journey came to a grinding halt against France, but not before the South American underdogs proved that good old-fashioned grit and a few questionable tactics can still rattle football's elite.