Paraguay vs France Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe scores from the spot as France book place in last eight

Paraguay vs France, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe came to France's rescue, scoring a 70th-minute penalty in their 1-0 win against Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash in Philadelphia. The French won the penalty after a foul on Desire Doue. Initially, it wasn't given, but VAR intervened, and after the referee checked it, he awarded France a penalty. Mbappe stepped up and converted it with ease. Orlando Gill was in good form as the Paraguay goalkeeper denied Mbappe twice in the second half. Mbappe's goal also takes his World Cup tally to 19 goals in 19 appearances.