NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 4, 2026Miami-Dade
France Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals After Defeating Paraguay
France secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored the decisive goal, bringing his career World Cup total to 19 goals.
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This match result determines the progression of national teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament bracket.
Key Facts
- France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia on July 4.
- France qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal during this match.
- Lionel Messi holds the record for most World Cup goals with 20.
- Lionel Messi turned 39 years old on June 24, 2026.
- Kylian Mbappé will turn 28 years old on December 20, 2026.
- Both Messi and Mbappé have scored 7 goals in the current 2026 tournament.
Who's Mentioned
otherCopa Mundial de la FIFA 2026“The tournament in which the match took place.”personLionel Messi“Player for Argentina and current all-time World Cup top scorer.”personKylian Mbappé“Player for France who scored the winning goal.”locationFiladelfia“Host city for the match.”organizationFrancia“National soccer team that advanced to the quarterfinals.”organizationParaguay“National soccer team defeated in the match.”