Mbappe Wins Hostile Clash
Mbappe fires France through! 🇫🇷 After a brutal, physical battle and a post-match clash with Paraguay's goalkeeper, France proves they can play ugly to win. Tap to watch!
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Kylian Mbappé has fired France into the World Cup round of 16 after a brutal battle with Paraguay. The match was defined by Paraguay's highly physical defense, yet they somehow finished with zero bookings, while France received three yellow cards.
France had to cope without midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, who sat out the match with a minor knock. The breakthrough arrived in the second half when Desiré Doué was brought down in the penalty box.
Mbappé stepped up to slot the penalty home, securing the narrow victory in what became a bad-tempered clash. The French star later mocked his opponents, saying they expected France to show up in tuxedos but proved they can play ugly football too.
At the final whistle, Mbappé ignored a handshake from Paraguay goalkeeper Oscar Gil to celebrate with the crowd. An irritated Gil then tossed the ball at Mbappé, sealing a hostile night where France proved they can win ugly.
