Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco tie

Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco tie 04.07.2026

In a heated World Cup last-16 match played in Philadelphia on July 4, France defeated Paraguay 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. Despite facing extreme temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius and a stubborn Paraguayan defense, France secured victory through a 70th-minute Kylian Mbappe penalty after Desire Doue was fouled in the box. This goal allowed Mbappe to reach seven goals in the tournament, drawing level with Lionel Messi as the joint-top scorer. While Paraguay's defensive low block frustrated the French superstars for much of the match, the quality of Les Bleus eventually prevailed. France will now travel to Foxborough to face Morocco next Thursday, following Morocco's 3-0 victory over Canada. This win marks a significant step for Didier Deschamps' squad as they aim to replicate their successful 1998 campaign.

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