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Mbappé penalty sinks Paraguay, ties Messi for goal lead
5 Jul
Summary
- Kylian Mbappé scored a 67th-minute penalty against Paraguay.
- The goal was Mbappé's seventh in the tournament, matching Lionel Messi.
- France will face Morocco next in the quarterfinals.
France secured a spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Paraguay with a crucial 67th-minute penalty. The decisive goal was scored by Kylian Mbappé, marking his seventh of the tournament and tying him with Lionel Messi for the scoring lead.
The match, played in Philadelphia, was affected by the Independence Day heat, which contributed to a slower pitch. Despite Paraguay's strong defensive efforts and intense physicality throughout the game, France maintained pressure, especially in the second half.
Following Mbappé's penalty, which was confirmed by VAR, Paraguay made a late push, forcing a save from the French goalkeeper. The physical nature of the game was evident, with multiple yellow cards issued.
France will now proceed to face Morocco in the quarterfinals, scheduled for Thursday in Boston.
