World Cup 2026 : France battle through Paraguay dark arts

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France advanced past Paraguay in their World Cup round-of-16 match after Mbappé converted a penalty in the 70th minute. Paraguay, who had upset Germany earlier, mounted physical resistance but could not overcome their favored opponents.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets praised Paraguay's tactical expertise and football quality, presenting them as respectful competitors employing strategic depth rather than merely physical approaches.
Moderate: Centrist outlets presented Paraguay as physical yet legitimate underdogs, crediting France's superior quality for overcoming their tactical discipline in advancing as tournament favorites.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets condemned Paraguay's tactics as unsporting violence, arguing their disruptive physicality forced France to rely on a penalty for progression.
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France is through to the round of 16 after a fierce battle with Paraguay.
Paraguay sat in a low block and tried to frustrate les Bleus, often committing bad fouls, all of which went unpunished.
Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, converting a penalty.
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