Paraguay 0:1 France — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Kylian Mbappé’s second-half strike was the difference as France edged past Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16. The Parisian forward was the standout player, delivering the decisive moment in a match that otherwise offered little in the way of clear-cut chances, and the result sends Didier Deschamps’ side into the quarter-finals.

The game’s pivotal moment arrived in the 70th minute, when Kylian Mbappé collected a loose ball on the edge of the area and drove a low shot beyond the Paraguay goalkeeper. France had earlier survived a VAR check in the 68th minute for a potential penalty, while bookings for Bradley Barcola in the 19th minute, Manu Koné in the 81st and Michael Olise in the 90th reflected a scrappy, foul-ridden contest that never truly flowed.

France deserved the win, controlling both halves and suffocating Paraguay’s attempts to build pressure. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured France before kick-off, and the result confirmed that assessment. No live signals were recorded to suggest the match’s flow shifted unexpectedly, and France now await their quarter-final opponent.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Paraguay vs France?

Paraguay 0-1 France (World Cup, Round of 16).

Who scored?

Kylian Mbappé (70') for France.

Was France's win deserved?

Yes — France were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Paraguay vs France?

Yellow cards: Bradley Barcola (France); Manu Koné (France); Michael Olise (France).

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