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France forward Kylian Mbappe has condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla as 'despicable' after she posted racist comments about his origin and education. The French football federation plans to file criminal charges over the remarks.
Orlando Gill has been officially named Man of the Match for the Paraguay-France match. The announcement was made following the game.
Kylian Mbappé stated that France demonstrated to Paraguay that they can also engage in rough play if the opponent chooses that approach.
Kylian Mbappé said Paraguay did not want to play football, but France showed they knew how to play and were better, winning the match.
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a bad-tempered World Cup match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a penalty to secure a quarter-final berth. Paraguay faced criticism for rough tactics, including scuffing the penalty spot and unpunished fouls.
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 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.
BBC Sport ranks the 16 remaining World Cup teams based on tournament performance. France tops the list as unbeatable, while Paraguay's shock win over Germany earns them a spot. England sits eighth after an inconsistent start.
BBC Sport expert Chris Sutton predicts the World Cup last-16 matches, including Brazil vs Norway and Paraguay vs France. He expects Morocco to advance but sees France as a major threat, while Brazil may fall to Norway in a penalty shootout.
Paraguay and France are set to clash in the World Cup Round of 16. The match preview covers team form, key players, and tactical analysis ahead of the knockout stage encounter.
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico is one of four knockout games broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer. The BBC will also show France v Paraguay, Spain v Portugal/Croatia, and USA v Belgium. All eight matches have live radio and text coverage on BBC platforms.
Fifa's referees committee chairman Pierluigi Collina said coaches and players were warned before the World Cup that blocking fouls on goalkeepers would be punished, after Germany's extra-time goal was ruled out by VAR. The decision led to Germany's first penalty shootout loss in a World Cup, with Paraguay advancing to face France.
France will play Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 16. A poll shows 84% of voters predict France will win, while 16% favor Paraguay.
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill saved two penalties against Germany to secure a historic World Cup win. Just four years ago, he sold his kit to support his family after his son's premature birth. Gill's journey from obscurity to international stardom is a remarkable story of perseverance.
Germany and the Netherlands both exited the World Cup after dramatic penalty shootout defeats. Raphael Honigstein analyzes Germany's shock loss to Paraguay, while Humphrey Ker discusses Wrexham and spotting Swiss talent John Manzambi. Brazil and Morocco advanced to the last 16.
Analysts discuss Germany's World Cup exit after a loss to Paraguay, noting that their style of play is no longer effective.
Germany's World Cup campaign ended in the last 32 with a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay, sparking questions about Julian Nagelsmann's future as head coach. The defeat marks Germany's third consecutive early tournament exit.
Germany's Jonathan Tah had a goal disallowed in extra time against Paraguay after VAR deemed a soft foul on the goalkeeper. The decision drew sharp criticism from Alan Shearer, Julian Nagelsmann, and Jurgen Klopp, who compared it to goals Arsenal score regularly. Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Four-time champions Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
