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Kylian Mbappé scores, France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Dan Gelston | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 4, 2026
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Key points Further details about the match and France's upcoming quarterfinals appearance are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. France has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Paraguay 1-0.
France has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Paraguay 1-0. The winning goal was scored by Kylian Mbappé, his 19th career World Cup goal, in the 70th minute of the match. The game was played in extreme heat, with temperatures around 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The match was closely contested, with Paraguay employing a physical and defensive strategy. Mbappé's goal came from a penalty kick, which was awarded after a video review showed a trip by Diego Gomez.
Further details about the match and France's upcoming quarterfinals appearance are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: local Published: July 4, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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