
France beat Paraguay to reach quarter-final
World Cup favourites France secured a quarter-final berth with a 1-0 win over Paraguay in Philadelphia, thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty.

World Cup favourites France secured a quarter-final berth with a 1-0 win over Paraguay in Philadelphia, thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty.

BBC Sport pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards believe Mexico's playing style could help bring out the best in Thomas Tuchel's England side at the World Cup.

BBC pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards criticised Paraguay's approach against France at the 2026 World Cup, calling it 'disgusting' and 'way too far'.

Kylian Mbappe converted a penalty to put France ahead against Paraguay, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way for his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup.

Reece James missed England's final training before the World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico due to a hamstring injury, but Jarell Quansah has returned to full training and is available for selection.

Morocco extended their unbeaten run to 34 matches with a gritty 3-0 win over Canada, advancing to a second consecutive World Cup quarter-final. Despite a slow start and few chances, the Atlas Lions showed resilience and are now serious contenders to repeat or surpass their historic 2022 semi-final run.

Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi scored his first World Cup goal in the 2026 tournament, assisted by Achraf Hakimi.

Altitude, weather, and fans could create difficulties for the England team when they face Mexico.

Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. Brahim and Ounahi impressed in the match.

Canada become the first co-host to exit the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 defeat to Morocco in Houston. Morocco advance to the quarter-finals.