Mbappe-led France, Morocco reach QFs; FIFA WC 2026 snapshot

A penalty conversion from Mbappe was the point of difference as France edged past Paraguay 1-0 in a highly-intense...

Deschamps defends Mbappe after France seal quarterfinal berth

France head coach Didier Deschamps came out in support of captain Kylian Mbappe following criticism over his...

"Players were expecting this game": France coach Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said his players were prepared for Paraguay's physical approach and praised...

FIFA WC: "They thought we'd turn up in tuxedos," says Mbappe

France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side was ready for a physical contest against Paraguay and showed they could...

Coach Deschamps says Paraguay used "every trick" after France win

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Paraguay used "every trick in the book" during their FIFA World Cup 2026...

FIFA WC: Paraguayan FA chief Robert team after R16 loss to France

Paraguay's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a narrow 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to France after Kylian...

“You made us feel proud to be Paraguayan”: President Pena

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena paid an emotional tribute to the national team following its FIFA World Cup 2026...

“A day at work”: Mbappe after France's win over Paraguay

Mbappe was the match-winner at Lincoln Financial Field, converting a second-half penalty as France edged Paraguay...

“We know how to play dirty football too”: Mbappe

France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side proved they are capable of winning ugly as well as playing attractive...

FIFA WC: Mbappe penalty helps France beat Paraguay

A second-half penalty from Kylian Mbappe proved decisive as France edged past a determined Paraguay 1-0 in a...

FIFA WC: France's Tchouameni ruled out of Paraguay clash

The 26-year-old Real Madrid star has so far been a starter in three out of four FIFA World Cup matches so far, but...

"Can be dangerous on counter-attack": France's Jules on Paraguay

France, led by Kylian Mbappe and eyeing a third star on their jersey, looks unstoppable at the moment, and the round...