France has secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. They achieved this by defeating Paraguay with a narrow 1-0 victory. The decisive goal was scored by Kylian Mbappé via a penalty in the second half. The match took place in Philadelphia under scorching heat conditions. Despite the win, France struggled to overcome a stubborn Paraguayan side. The victory allows the French team to advance in the tournament. It was a hard-fought encounter in a challenging climate.