Here’s the latest update from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of 2026-07-05 02:46:00.
France star Kylian Mbappé faced off against Paraguay on a sweltering Saturday in Philadelphia, guiding his team to a narrow 1-0 victory in their World Cup match. The result secured France’s place in the quarterfinals, despite the constant provocations from the opposing side.
Mbappé’s Message
After the hard-fought win, Mbappé warned other teams in the tournament that France is equipped to handle any style of play, stating, “We can also get our hands dirty.” He emphasized that the team is prepared for “ugly” tactics, noting that they were ready for the challenge.
“We knew what kind of match we were going to have,” he added. “Guess they were thinking we were going to show up in tuxedos, but we were ready.” His penalty kick in the 70th minute was the match’s decisive moment, earning France the hard-fought win amidst extreme heat with temperatures surpassing 100 degrees.
Historic Achievements
Mbappé’s performance further solidified his status as a key player in the tournament. With seven goals in the current World Cup, he is tied with Lionel Messi and has scored a total of 19 goals across his 19 World Cup appearances—just one goal shy of the all-time record held by the Argentine star. Notably, Mbappé has also become the only player to score at least three goals in the knockout stages of three different World Cups.
Midfielder Rayan Cherki echoed Mbappé’s sentiments, highlighting Paraguay’s physical approach to the game. “If you go to war with us, this is the response you can expect,” he remarked, indicating a shared mentality among the players.
Post-match, tensions remained high as players from both teams clashed near the center circle. Paraguay’s goalkeeper Orlando Gill expressed his frustration, revealing that he lost his temper when Mbappé did not acknowledge him.
France’s coach Didier Deschamps recognized the challenge posed by Paraguay’s tactics, stating that while it wasn’t easy, the team maintained their focus throughout the match, preparing for their upcoming quarterfinal battle against Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
FAQs
What was the final score of the match?
France won 1-0 against Paraguay.
When is France’s next match in the World Cup?
France will play Morocco in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
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- Source: www.espn.com – SOCCER
- Published: 2026-07-05 02:46:00
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