Deschamps: Paraguay used every football trick in the book

France head coach Didier Deschamps has reflected on his side's Round of 16 victory over Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, admitting they had to dig deep to secure a quarterfinal spot. "Paraguay used every possible football trick. It might not be the style fans enjoy watching, but we stayed focused and that wasn't easy. They are a physically strong team that defends very well. We took another important step forward. Matches against South American sides are always tough, but I'm really pleased the boys got the job done. We're in the quarterfinals now, and we have to enjoy that," Deschamps said. The only goal of the game came from Kylian Mbappé, sending France through to the next round of the tournament.