France secured a 1-0 victory over a resilient Paraguay side to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Morocco. The match was marked by Paraguay's defensive tactics, which frustrated France for long periods.
Mbappé penalty decides tight contest
The decisive moment came from a penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé, his third goal of the tournament. Paraguay, known for their physical approach, avoided any yellow cards until after the final whistle, drawing criticism for their 'dark arts' style of play.
Morocco set up quarter-final clash
Earlier, Morocco reached the last eight with a 3-0 win over Canada. However, the scoreline flattered Morocco, as Canada started strongly and missed early chances that could have changed the outcome. Morocco will now face France in the quarter-finals.
England prepare for Mexico test
Looking ahead, England are set to face Mexico in their upcoming match. The podcast panel discussed England's prospects, with Barney Ronay sharing insights from Miami. The panel also answered listener questions about the tournament.
According to the Guardian's Football Weekly podcast, the win keeps France on track for a potential deep run, while Paraguay exit despite a gritty performance.
