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Kylian Mbappé scores, France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
By Dan Gelston | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 4, 2026
· 3 min read
Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
With an extreme heat warn...
Key takeaway That was enough for Les Bleus, whose red, white and blue-clad fans looked plenty patriotic on July Fourth in Philadelphia, where the United States was founded exactly 250 years earlier.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The World Cup match between France and Paraguay may seem like a distant event for Trophy Club residents, but the tournament's impact can be felt locally through the area's diverse community. Many residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including those in Trophy Club, have ties to countries participating in the World Cup, making the tournament a topic of interest and discussion. As France advances to the quarterfinals, local fans of the team may gather to watch the upcoming match against Morocco, potentially at local restaurants or sports bars, boosting business for these establishments. The World Cup's presence can also be seen in local youth soccer leagues, where young players may be inspired by the skills of players like Kylian Mbappé, potentially leading to increased participation and interest in the sport within the Trophy Club community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
With an extreme heat warn...
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