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Mbappe penalty sends France into World Cup quarter-finals after Paraguay battle

The France captain converted a second-half spot-kick as Didier Deschamps' side edged Paraguay 1-0 to book a last-eight clash with Morocco.

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France bid to end Paraguay's dream World Cup journey

Women walk holding umbrellas to protect from the sun amid a heatwave in Bordeaux, France, May 28, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Alice Sacco

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

A fire truck sprays water to contain a wildfire in Lancon-Provence near Marseille, France, July 2, 2026.

Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with coach Didier Deschamps and teammates. Photo:REUTERS

The French are roasting their opponents for fun

Kylian Mbappe takes a shot during France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening Group I match of the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, scoring twice to launch Les Bleus' bid for a third world title. Photo: Collected.

Mbappé becomes all-time World Cup knockout scoring leader

France and Sweden clash for a place in the last 16. Photo: AI Generated

France wary of Sweden's giant-killing threat in World Cup Round of 32

People play in a fountain at the Andre Citroen park as temperatures rise in Paris during a second heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

France blames US for deadly heatwave

Rescuers work at the site of a plane crash in Tomblaine, France, 28 June 2026. Photo: Reuters.

Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France, officials say

People play in a fountain at the Andre Citroen park as temperatures rise in Paris during a second heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Record heatwave in France tied to around 1,000 deaths

Norway's players applaud fans with teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against France at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, US on 26 June 2026. REUTERS

Norway's gamble backfires on the scoresheet; but the strategy may still pay off

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Norway v France - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, US - 26 June, 2026 France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their third goal, completing his hat-trick REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

France debut Statue of Liberty-inspired away kit against Norway

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Haaland, Odegaard rested as Norway rotate squad for France clash