Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic spoke about France's 1-0 victory over 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.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic said in media statements: "If I played tonight, I would have gotten 4 or 5 red cards. I never like it when people try to provoke me, but France showed calmness, stayed calm, gave them a smile, and that is the best way to respond: smile and don't fall into their game."

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France won against Paraguay 1-0, with a goal scored by Kylian Mbappé from a penalty kick, which he beautifully placed into the net. France is scheduled to face Morocco in the next round, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.