World Cup · World · Round of 16FT
Paraguay0-1
France
Sat 04 Jul · 21:00📍 Lincoln Financial FieldRef · Ilgiz Tantashev, Uzbekistan
Paraguay vs France Result & Match Review
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World Cup · World · Round of 16ParaguayFranceAI After-Match ReportPowered by BetLogic AIPost-match editorial report · Final reportFrance Edges Paraguay 1-0 in World Cup Round of 16 at Neutral Venue
Match result
Paraguay 0-1 France (FT)
In a tightly contested World Cup Round of 16 match at Lincoln Financial Field, France secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay thanks to a late penalty converted by Kylian Mbappe.
What happened
At the neutral World Cup venue Lincoln Financial Field, France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16. The only goal came from a penalty by Kylian Mbappe in the 70th minute after a VAR review confirmed the spot-kick. France dominated possession and shots throughout the match, while Paraguay remained largely defensive and unable to score.
Key turning points
The key turning point was the VAR-confirmed penalty awarded to France in the 67th minute, which Kylian Mbappe converted in the 70th minute. Additionally, three yellow cards for France players—Bradley Barcola (19'), Manu Koné (81'), and Michael Olise (90+7')—marked moments of disciplinary caution but did not alter the outcome.
Stats that mattered
France held 76% possession compared to Paraguay's 24%, took 15 total shots with 5 on target, while Paraguay managed only 5 shots and 1 on target. France also earned 12 corners to Paraguay's 2. Expected goals favored France significantly at 1.45 versus Paraguay's 0.13.
BetLogic AI prediction review
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What this means next
France advances to the World Cup quarter-finals, continuing their pursuit of the title. Paraguay is eliminated from the tournament at the Round of 16 stage.
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Match result — quick answer
- Result read
- Paraguay 0-1 France (FT)
- What happened?
- In a tightly contested World Cup Round of 16 match at Lincoln Financial Field, France secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay thanks to a late penalty converted by Kylian Mbappe.
- Risk note
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