General · 5 July 2026

Mbappé scores penalty as France beat Paraguay with 'dirty football'

France put aside their usual attacking style to win their World Cup last-16 match against Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal from a penalty in the 64th minute, after the VAR awarded it for a foul on Désiré Doué. Mbappé said his team showed they know how to "play dirty football" if needed, countering Paraguay's physical approach.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 July 2026 at 6:54

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