France advance past Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 32 after an ill-tempered match that featured physical and confrontational moments. Kylian Mbappé scores the decisive goal, converting a penalty to give France the only goal of the game, while France struggle to break down Paraguay’s defensive approach. Both outlets describe the encounter as tense and marked by players’ behaviour directed at Mbappé and his team-mates. Mbappé responds publicly to the controversy, saying Paraguay’s approach involved “dirty football” and “underhand” tactics, framing the match as having poor sportsmanship beyond normal competitive play. The reports characterize Paraguay as dogged in defence, helping limit France’s attacking rhythm during the match. Despite the frustration and negative exchanges, France progress to the next stage, with the penalty credited as the sole separating moment. The accounts focus on the match’s mood—described as ugly and ill-tempered—and Mbappé’s critique of the conduct surrounding it, while also noting Paraguay’s defensive resistance and France’s eventual win.