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France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

France defeated Paraguay 1-0 on July 5, 2026, to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive penalty, bringing his tournament total to seven goals. The match was marred by numerous controversial moments and unsportsmanlike conduct from Paraguay players, prompting heavy criticism from commentators and fans alike.

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Published 05 Jul 2026, 01:53 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 13:50 UTC

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