Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, leading France to a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the World Cup on Saturday. The win sends France to the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
Match Details
The match was played in extreme heat, with temperatures hovering around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Mbappé’s goal came in the 70th minute, after he was awarded a penalty kick following a video review.
France will play Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The team is 5-0 in this year’s tournament, outscoring opponents 14-2.
The city of Philadelphia, where the match was played, celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence. Fans honored America with flags and Uncle Sam hats as they tailgated in the parking lot.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.