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Mbappé penalty edges France past Paraguay into World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute spot-kick secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay and sent France into the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Morocco on 9 July after a tempestuous encounter in Philadelphia.

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Kone set to start as Tchouameni ruled out of France’s Paraguay clash

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Roma midfielder Manu Kone is expected to start for France in their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 tie against Paraguay on Saturday after Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni was ruled out with a thigh injury.

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France top World Cup 2026 power rankings as last-16 phase begins

Paraguay’s Triple Threat: Enciso, Bobadilla and Cubas Ready for France Test

Mbappé leads united France in tribute to Deschamps after 3-0 Sweden win

Djibril Sidibé leaves Toulouse FC as contract expires

Ten-man England weather Mexico storm to reach World Cup quarter-finals

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Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty as England overcame a red card and a one-hour weather delay to defeat Mexico and set up a quarter-final with Norway.

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Vieri: Only two Italy players would start for World Cup favourites France

France installed as World Cup favourites as last-32 phase begins

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France have established themselves as the team to beat at the World Cup following a series of dominant attacking displays. England, Senegal and the USA secured victories in the last-32 round.

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Belgium face Senegal in World Cup last 32 clash

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Belgium and Senegal meet in the World Cup last 32 with live coverage tracking the action. Readers weigh in on the tournament favorites, with France tipped to triumph and Spain backed as dark horses.