In a dramatic World Cup 2026 clash, France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Philadelphia, with Kylian Mbappé converting a penalty in the 70th minute to seal the win.The match, played under extreme heatwave conditions (38°C), saw France dominate possession but struggle to break down a resilient Paraguay defense.Mbappé's goal not only extended his lead in the Golden Boot race with Lionel Messi but also set up a quarterfinal showdown against Morocco.

Meanwhile, Morocco ended Canada's World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory in Houston, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and Soufiane Rahimi adding a late goal.Morocco's win marks their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal appearance, while Canada's exit ends their co-hosting dream.Both teams will now face each other in the last eight, a rematch of their 2022 semifinal.Morocco's leading scorer Ismael Saibari suffered an injury during the match, adding to the challenges ahead.The tournament continues to deliver high-stakes encounters, with weather conditions and tactical battles shaping key results.