France Stumbles Through to Quarterfinals | MLS News

France edges past Paraguay in a gritty, low-scoring thriller thanks to Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty — the only goal of the match — after substitute Désiré Doué brilliantly drew the spot kick. Despite dominating possession and taking numerous shots, France struggled to break down Paraguay’s stubborn, organized defense, which held firm until Doué’s moment of magic. The stifling heat in Philadelphia didn’t help, but France’s resilience and Mbappé’s cool finish secured their place in the quarterfinals against Morocco — a win that wasn’t pretty, but got the job done. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83d6e1215ba11348