Kylian Mbappe’s solitary goal secured France a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a combative Paraguay in a fiery World Cup Round of 16 tie. Despite relentless fouling and time-wasting tactics from the opposition, France’s star forward maintained his composure, converting a second-half penalty. This win propels Les Bleus into their fourth consecutive quarter-final, where they will face Morocco, with Mbappe continuing his impressive scoring run.