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France secured a narrow victory against Paraguay, setting up a clash with Morocco in the quarter‑finals.
France edged Paraguay 1‑0 while Morocco crushed Canada 3‑0, each securing a spot in the quarter‑finals and setting up intriguing match‑ups ahead.
After breaking his nose during the 2024 European Championships, Kylian Mbappé wore a bespoke mask designed and produced by Oakley. The piece blends cutting‑edge technology with strict sporting regulations, illustrating how modern sports medicine adapts to protect players.
A late penalty by Kylian Mbappé sealed a 1‑0 win for France over Paraguay, showcasing the team’s willingness to adapt and even play ‘dirty football’ when required.
A tightly contested World Cup match saw France triumph over Paraguay amid heated disputes over refereeing and unsportsmanlike conduct, with Kylian Mbappé delivering the decisive spot‑kick.
In a tightly contested World Cup match, Paraguay's physical approach clashed with France's finesse, culminating in a penalty goal by Mbappé and a heated post‑game exchange.
The French Football Federation chief called out racially charged statements that referenced the diversity of the French national team, sparking a broader conversation about representation in football.
Mexico is leveraging its home-field advantage at Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years, facing England in a crucial match.
Kylian Mbappé's 70th‑minute spot‑kick against Paraguay puts him one goal behind Lionel Messi's all‑time World Cup tally, while the Golden Boot race tightens with Haaland and Kane lurking.
France survived a sweltering encounter in Philadelphia to defeat Paraguay 1-0, with Kylian Mbappe’s VAR‑awarded penalty sending the Les Bleus into a quarter‑final showdown with Morocco.
Morocco defeated Canada 2‑0 and France beat Paraguay 1‑0 in the round‑of‑16, securing quarterfinal berths and setting up a July 9 showdown in Massachusetts.
France edged Paraguay 1‑0 in the Round of 16, with Mbappé delivering the decisive strike. The win sets up a rematch against Morocco and keeps France on course for a third straight final.
Kylian Mbappe's coolly taken spot‑kick secured a 1‑0 win for France over Paraguay in a grueling World Cup encounter, propelling Les Bleus into a quarter‑final clash with Morocco.
Kylian Mbappe's seventh-minute penalty earned France a 1-0 win over Paraguay in a match played under 39°C heat, sending the French side into a repeat quarter-final clash with Morocco
Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh World Cup goal, tying Lionel Messi, after a VAR‑awarded penalty in a tightly contested match against Paraguay. France will next face Morocco in the quarter‑finals.
Lionel Messi leads the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race with seven goals after a decisive strike against Cape Verde, keeping the award race wide open.
Exciting matches defined the latest round of 16, with Argentina edging Cape Verde, the United States overcoming Bosnia and England confronting Mexico.
Morocco's 3-0 triumph over Canada in Houston on July 4, 2026 marked the first step toward the World Cup quarterfinals, a feat achieved on the tournament's opening round of 16.
The tournament’s round of 16 began with matches in Houston and Philadelphia, featuring Canada versus Morocco and France against Paraguay, with Kylian Mbappé and Azzedine Ounahi drawing attention.
The opening matches of the World Cup knockout round took place on U.S. soil, featuring a Canada‑Morocco showdown in Houston and a France‑Paraguay clash in Philadelphia, with Mbappé’s presence adding extra intrigue.
The knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup opened with two high‑profile fixtures that captured the imagination of fans in the United States. In Houston, Canada faced Morocco in a clash that blended North American grit with African flair, while later in Philadelphia France took on Paraguay, led by the electrifying Kylian Mbappé.
The opening round‑of‑16 fixtures in Houston and Philadelphia mark the tournament’s first decisive tests, featuring Canada versus Morocco and France against Paraguay, with star forward Kylian Mbappé leading the French attack.
Six matches in Philadelphia showcased dramatic finishes, standout performances and a knockout‑stage showdown that pits France against Paraguay in a highly anticipated clash.