France reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay in a match marked by roughness and physical challenges, setting up a meeting with Morocco in the next round.

The only goal came from Kylian Mbappé from a penalty kick, after the referee reversed his initial decision following a video review, granting France passage.

The match was described as one of France's toughest tests in the tournament, as Paraguay imposed a solid defensive style and relied on strong tackles to stop French attacks.