Rayan Cherki, a player for the French national team, commented on the way France played against Paraguay in the match that brought the two teams together, as part of the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, which is being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Cherki said: "When we play against South American teams, they are not there to play nicely on the field. It was very important for us to play a match like this to remind everyone that the French national team is not just about beautiful football."

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France succeeded in advancing to the round of 16, after a 1-0 win over Paraguay, with a goal scored by Kylian Mbappé from a penalty. France will face Morocco in the round of 16 of the tournament, which is being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.