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Under a blistering 100°F sky, France edged past Paraguay 1‑0 thanks to a decisive spot‑kick from Kylian Mbappé. The triumph propels the French side into the last eight, where they will meet Morocco, while the match highlighted the physical toll of extreme conditions and the growing proximity of Mbappé to Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring record.
A hybrid celebration in Philadelphia blended the France‑Paraguay World Cup match with the United States' 250th anniversary, featuring performances, a flyover and patriotic displays.
Fans in Philadelphia and Houston turned World Cup games into a celebration of U.S. independence, blending fireworks, performances and historic symbolism.
A blistering 100‑degree encounter in Philadelphia will test both France and Paraguay as Kylian Mbappé aims to steer Les Bleus toward a third straight World Cup final, while the South American side looks to extend its surprising run.