Paraguay vs France Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe scores from the spot as France book place in last eight

Paraguay vs France, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe finally broke the deadlock in the 70th minute, converting a penalty to give France a 1-0 win in their Round of 16 clash against Paraguay. France won the penalty after a VAR check on a foul on Desire Doue.

Paraguay vs France, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty in the second half. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Paraguay vs France, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe came to France's rescue, scoring a 70th-minute penalty in their 1-0 win against Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash in Philadelphia. The French won the penalty after a foul on Desire Doue. Initially, it wasn't given, but VAR intervened, and after the referee checked it, he awarded France a penalty. Mbappe stepped up and converted it with ease. Orlando Gill was in good form as the Paraguay goalkeeper denied Mbappe twice in the second half. Mbappe's goal also takes his World Cup tally to 19 goals in 19 appearances.

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• 5 Jul 2026, 04:36:06 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Done and dusted! France are through!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: It is full time! France win! End of the road for Paraguay! Mbappe's penalty is the difference!

  Paraguay 0-1 France

• 5 Jul 2026, 04:31:50 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Good double save by Gill!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Doue surges ahead on the left flank, as France go on an attack! He lays it off for Mbappe in the middle of the box, low cut back! He shoots, Gill dives to save it, Mbappe gets to it again, Gill saves it and grabs it this time!

  Paraguay 0-1 France, 90' +6

• 5 Jul 2026, 04:28:44 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Good work by Cherki

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cherki rushes ahead on the right with the ball, tries to get a cross, tackled, goes for a corner.

  Paraguay 0-1 France, 90' +3

• 5 Jul 2026, 04:25:52 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: 10 minutes added!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: 10 minutes added! Can Paraguay spring a late surprise?

  Paraguay 0-1 France, 90'

• 5 Jul 2026, 04:23:50 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Another good save by Gill!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe once again. Paraguay lose the ball and France go on a counter. Mbappe surges ahead and shoots from outside the box, Gill dives and blocks it.

  Paraguay 0-1 France, 89'

• 5 Jul 2026, 04:19:31 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cherki comes on

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: One change for France. Cherki comes on for Dembele.

  Paraguay 0-1 France, 84'

• 5 Jul 2026, 04:19:00 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Easy one for Maignan

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay get a free kick, behind midfield and it is launched into the box, headed in. Maignan take it easily!

  Paraguay 0-1 France, 82'

• 5 Jul 2026, 04:13:12 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay search for equaliser

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Now its Paraguay, who search for a goal as they need an equaliser. They can't sit back anymore and press high.

  Paraguay 0-1 France, 75'

• 5 Jul 2026, 04:07:50 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: France in control

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The final hydration break, and there is also an altercation between Mbappe and some Paraguay players.

  Paraguay 0-1 France, 70'

• 5 Jul 2026, 04:04:41 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: GOALLLL! MBAPPE STEPS UP!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay still can't believe it as a crowd stands around Dembele. When they leave, Mbappe comes in to take it. Gill is there! Almiron points to the spot, he is not happy with where the ball is place.

  Mbappe shoots to the bottom right corner, Gill goes the opposite side! GOALLLLL!

  Paraguay 0-1 France, 70'

• 5 Jul 2026, 04:02:31 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: VAR check, penalty given!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Great run from Doue and he is bought down, no foul given! Almiron runs ahead and is ultimately blocked off. VAR check on possible penalty on the Doue foul. Almiron is also down. Referee goes to check the screen. Penalty given!!! Paraguay can't believe it!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 68'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:56:35 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Doue comes on

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Enciso comes off, Caballero comes on. Meanwhile, France also make a change. Doue replaces Barcola.

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 61'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:53:13 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Alderete is down!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: One change for Paraguay. Alderete is down! Canale comes on for the Sunderland defender.

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 59'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:51:18 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Gill is in top form!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Dembele curls in the corner, and Gill rushes forward to catch it! GOOD GRAB!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 56'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:49:44 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Big save by Gill!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Another French attack down the left. Kone cuts in, shoots from distance. Gill dives and parries it away for a corner.

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 54'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:47:13 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: France miss two chances!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: A ball over the top, Mbappe rushes through, control, and his side volley is top poked by a defender for a corner. They think it touched Mbappe's hand, France go for a quick corner, Dembele is there alone, clashes with the goalkeeper, ball goes out. Gill is hurt!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 50'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:44:18 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Rabiot shoots! Over the bar!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kone passes it to Rabiot and ends a long spell of control, with a long range effort. Goes way over the bar. Deschamps is frustrated!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 49'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:39:53 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Second half begins!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The referee blows his whistle and Paraguay get the second half underway!

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:23:39 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Halftime!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The referee blows his whistle for half time! France had the control, but they haven't broken the deadlock yet! Paraguay will be happy!

  Paraguay 0-0 France

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:20:37 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Three minutes of added time!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: 3 minutes of added time given! Rabiot tried to take a shot, from the edge of the box, couldn't find a way through.

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 45'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:16:16 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: France struggle in the final third

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Olise takes the corner from the right, looping ball, cleared. France recycle, Digne's ball is caught by Gill.

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 42'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:13:42 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Chance for Dembele!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe goes down, after a clash while running in. Dembele cuts in, shoots, far post, side net, deflected for a corner.

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 39'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:11:14 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kounde shoots, blocked!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: A corner for France, and it sent in. It lobs over a crowd of players and falls on the edge of the box, Kounde runs in, shoots, blocked!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 36'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:10:00 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Maignan left fuming!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Long free kick for Paraguay. Easily stopped by Maignan, and when he tries to get up, it is stopped by a Paraguay player. He is left fuming!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 34'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:07:22 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Chance for Mbappe!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Chance for France! Paraguay fail to spot Mbappe, who rises for a header, but doesn't really create anything out of it!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 31'

• 5 Jul 2026, 03:01:16 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: France will look to break the deadlock soon!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The first hydration break is over and action resumes! France will look to break the deadlock soon!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 26'

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:58:22 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: First hydration break

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Time for the first hydration break! It is 0-0 and France have only registered one shot until now!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 23'

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:56:39 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yellow for Barcola

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yellow card for Barcola, for a late challenge on Caceres. Replays shows less contact though!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 19'

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:53:34 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Not looking good for France!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Also folks, France haven't registered a shot yet! They also have managed only one touch in the opposition box.

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 19'

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:50:28 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cross from Digne

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: A cross from Digne, straight into the palms of Gill. Paraguay are defending well, solid structure and narrow. Everyone is back defending!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 16'

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:46:21 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Ball over the top for Barcola!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: A ball over the top and Barcola gets past the backline, but a little too far! It was a decent ball!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 11'

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:44:41 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cross from Dembele!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: France spray it around, goes to the left to Barcola, then Digne, then Mbappe, to Kone. Dembele gets it on the right and crosses it in, headed up high and a scramble over Rabiot.

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 10'

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:41:33 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Nice move from Mbappe!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Almiron is defending! Mbappe's trickery as he gets past a player and lays it to the left to Digne. Digne tries to give it back, but Almiron blocks it for a corner.

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 7'

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:40:01 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: France in control!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Dembele takes care of the danger, back to Maignan. France build up from the back. They spray it around and go into Paraguay's half. Entire Paraguay team falls back to defend. Goes to the right and they lose the ball, win it back again. It is going to be like this!

  Paraguay 0-0 France, 5'

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:34:30 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Action begins!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The referee blows his whistle for kickoff as the first half gets underway. Paraguay in white and red stripes, France in blue.

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:29:45 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Another giant-killing act by Paraguay?

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: They start with Paraguay's national anthem! Big game for them! Almiron and Enciso are also in the playing XI. They super hyped up! Another giant-killing today?

  Next up, France's national anthem! Not as hyped up as their opponents. But they don't need that! They have Mbappe, Olise and Dembele!

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:25:13 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Time for national anthems!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Time for national anthems as both teams enter the field. Gomez leads Paraguay and Mbappe with France!

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:15:40 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Olise, Dembele, Mbappe!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Olise, Dembele, Mbappe! All three of them are out, warming up! Probably the most feared attacking trio in this World Cup.

• 5 Jul 2026, 02:04:25 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Warm-ups!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Both teams are currently warming up! It is going to be a tough contest tonight! Paraguay are expected to pose a serious challenge, considering that they eliminated Germany. They need to defend well, if Mbappe and Co. get going, then it could be an easy rout for France.

• 5 Jul 2026, 01:57:13 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Gill's heroics for Paraguay

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Orlando Gill's heroics vs Germany was pivotal for Paraguay. He saved penalties from Havertz and Woltemade in the shootout. His World Cup campaign began with a 4-1 defeat vs USA, but he bounced back with clean sheets vs Turkey and Australia to help Paraguay reach the knockouts.

• 5 Jul 2026, 01:49:26 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Huge obstacle for both teams

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The weather will be a huge obstacle for both teams with temperatures set to reach 38 degrees Celsius. Coping with it will be a challenge, which increases the prospect of extra time and penalties.

• 5 Jul 2026, 01:40:26 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: ‘Paraguay have quality’ - Kounde

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay can be dangerous in the counter and Kounde knows that. Speaking to L'Equipe, defender Kounde said, "You like to emphasise that Paraguay is a tenacious team, but they also have quality and the players to exploit counter-attacks. They have a physical team that can be dangerous on the counter-attack. We expect a difficult match, and we know that we will have to be strong in the duels, to impose our physicality to be effective with the ball."

• 5 Jul 2026, 01:34:47 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Big change

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Tchouameni has been ruled out with a thigh injury. Kone is in the starting line-up and will partner Rabiot in midfield.

• 5 Jul 2026, 01:24:06 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Starting line-ups

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay - Orlando Gill; Juan Jose Caceres, Gustavo Gomez (captain), Gustavo Velazquez, Omar Alderete, Junior Alonso; Miguel Almiron, Diego Gomez, Andres Cubas, Matias Galarza; Julio Enciso

  France - Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappe (captain)

• 5 Jul 2026, 01:17:19 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Olise key for France

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Olise has been for France in this World Cup. He already has five assists, the most by any player in a single WC edition, since Habler for Germany in 1994.

• 5 Jul 2026, 01:04:31 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: BIG GAME IN PHILADELPHIA!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: This is the sixth meeting between Paraguay and France across all competitions and a third at the World Cup. France clinched victories in their previous two meetings at the World Cup, 7-3 in 1958 and 1-0 in 1998. Deschamps was the captain in 1998. France is also unbeaten against Paraguay (3 wins, 2 draws). This is their first meeting since France's 5-0 win in 2017.

• 5 Jul 2026, 12:57:05 AM IST

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Hello and welcome everyone!

  Paraguay vs France LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Welcome to our live coverage of the second Round of 16 fixture! This time it is Paraguay vs France in Philadelphia! Can the Les Bleus end Paraguay's dream run?