The French national team won their match against Paraguay in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, with a score of 1-0. The winning goal was scored by Kylian Mbappé on a penalty, after a foul committed by Diego Gomez on Désiré Doué.

What happened ?

The match was highly contested, with the Paraguayans employing a defensive tactic to try to counter the French attacks. But the French team managed to find the weakness and score the winning goal.

Why it matters for France ?

This victory allows France to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Morocco. It's an important step for the French team, which is seeking to win the World Cup title.

What comes next ?

France will face Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, on July 9. Here are the latest results for France: | Date | Opponent | Score | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-07-04 | Paraguay | 1-0 | France is currently on a 5-game winning streak, with a record of 5W-0D-0L. The next match for France will take place on September 25, 2026, against Turkey, in a friendly match.