Paraguay

France stronger for Paraguay test, ready for different challenge against Morocco, says coach

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - France Press Conference - Bentley University, Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S. - July 6, 2026 Interim France coach Guy Stephan during a press conference. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Winslow Townson

Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist tirade after France victory

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - July 4, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/James Lang

Gritty France show they can also get their hands dirty

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - July 4, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe scores their first goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Mike Segar

Paraguay's World Cup dream dies hard as gritty underdogs ruffle France's feathers

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - July 4, 2026 Paraguay's Orlando Gill in action as he saves a shot from France's Kylian Mbappe REUTERS/Omar Aziz

No complaints but open wounds for Paraguay coach

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro remains proud of his team despite the loss.

Deschamps keeps his cool as France survive Paraguay's provocation

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - July 4, 2026 France coach Didier Deschamps before the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

France survive Paraguay's prickly test but warning lights flash

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - July 4, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe reacts with Paraguay's Juan Jose Caceres IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/James Lang

Didier Deschamps feared Paraguay would ‘chop down’ Kylian Mbappe as France advance to World Cup last 8

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - July 4, 2026 France coach Didier Deschamps and France's Kylian Mbappe celebrate after the match as France qualify for the quarter final stage of the World Cup REUTERS/Mike Segar

Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay to reach quarter-finals

France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Paraguay.

France's Kone in for injured Tchouameni for Paraguay World Cup clash

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - July 4, 2026 France's Manu Kone arrives at the stadium before the match REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

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