First reported by The Independent
Paraguay v France LIVE: Kylian Mbappe leads French charge in World Cup last 16
Mbappe penalty sends France past Paraguay and into World Cup last 16
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Dan Marsh
8h ago· 4 min readenNews
Summary
France secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup group stage, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half penalty. The goal moved Mbappe level with Lionel Messi at the top of the tournament's scoring charts. Despite being heavy favorites, France struggled in the sweltering Philadelphia heat but managed to advance to the Round of 16.
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Twitter / XMbappe penalty sends France past Paraguay and into World Cup last 16mirror.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledThey have been nothing short of magnifique at this World Cup.
In terms of cutting edge, nobody has looked sharper than the French attack.
Kylian Mbappe returned to the top of the World Cup scoring charts alongside Lionel Messi after netting a second half penalty.
PARAGUAY 0-1 FRANCE: Kylian Mbappe returned to the top of the World Cup scoring charts alongside Lionel Messi after netting a second half penalty to take the French to the Last 16
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