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Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev gets worst World Cup rating ever from L'Equipe
The Uzbek referee awarded just one point out of ten after a controversial display in France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay, with L’Equipe calling it the worst officiating performance in World Cup history.
Paraguay makes World Cup history: no cards in a match for first time since 1998
Despite a physical battle against Mbappé and France, Paraguay avoided any yellow or red cards in the Round of 16 match.
Alfaro slams France for time-wasting: 'They knew how hard this win was'
Paraguay coach proud despite World Cup elimination against Mbappé's penalty.
Mbappe sends World Cup warning after France grind past Paraguay
Kylian Mbappe warns France's World Cup rivals they can win ugly after a scrappy 1-0 victory over Paraguay sends Les Bleus into the quarterfinals.
Kylian Mbappé Makes History with Unprecedented World Cup Record Against Paraguay
France captain Kylian Mbappé became the first player to score at least three goals in World Cup knockout stages at three different tournaments.
Orlando Gill: 'We leave the tournament with our heads held high'
Paraguay goalkeeper reacts after a Round of 16 loss to France at the 2026 World Cup.
Deschamps: Paraguay used every football trick in the book
The Les Bleus boss praised his team's discipline and admitted the encounter with the South Americans was a serious test.
Cherki: 'How many fouls did Paraguay have? 30 or 40? And how many yellows?'
France forward Rayan Cherki reacts to the Round of 16 win over Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup.
Deschamps becomes first manager to reach 10 World Cup knockout wins
France head coach Didier Deschamps has set a new record for the most wins in World Cup knockout matches. The 57-year-old reached the milestone after Les Bleus beat Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Mbappe: ‘France ready to get hands dirty — winning is all that matters’
France striker reflects on extra-time win against Paraguay and says his side isn't afraid to play ugly football when needed.
Mbappé becomes first player to score in knockout stages of three different World Cups
Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 against Paraguay, becoming the first player to score in knockout stages of three different World Cups.
Paraguay 0-1 France: Mbappe's penalty decides World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash
Watch highlights of the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match: Paraguay 0-1 France, the only goal scored by Kylian Mbappe from the penalty spot.