After testy World Cup win, France says Paraguay used 'every trick in the book'

Kylian Mbappe's goal was the difference in a hard-fought match that sent France to the quarterfinals.

Paraguay gets physical in a heated World Cup loss to France in steamy Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the last 2026 World Cup match in Philadelphia, Paraguay played a style that has been seen many times before at the city’s football stadium. La Albirroja's physical approach in their 1-0 loss to France in the Round of 16 looked more like what might be seen on a Sunday in the fall from the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles,

France records another ho-hum win, as it aims for a third-straight World Cup final

After France lost the 2022 World Cup Final, it would have been understandable if the team was dealing with an emotional hangover even four years later.

France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

Paraguay lineup today vs France in World Cup round of 16

Paraguay stunned Germany in the World Cup round of 32. Now, an even bigger challenge awaits against France.

France vs. Paraguay odds, prediction: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 picks by expert on 16-6 run

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Paraguay vs. France best bets for their knockout stage match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday

France's Aurélien Tchouaméni out vs. Paraguay with groin injury

Aurélien Tchouaméni, who left Friday's training with adductor pain, will miss France's World Cup round-of-16 match Saturday vs. Paraguay in Philadelphia, and he could also miss a potential quarterfinal on July 9 should France advance,

Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.