AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup Round of 16: France edged Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia, with Kylian Mbappé converting a 70th-minute penalty to send Les Bleus into the quarterfinals against Morocco after a tense, physical match in extreme heat. Golden Boot race: The goal took Mbappé to seven tournament strikes, level with Lionel Messi on goals and ahead on assists in the race. Paraguay’s exit: Paraguay’s campaign ended in the narrowest of margins, after they frustrated France with aggressive defending and provocation, including a match that saw no Paraguay yellow cards. Post-match clash: After the final whistle, Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill said Mbappé ignored his handshake and then threw the ball at him, while Mbappé said France were ready to “get our hands dirty” too. Next up: Morocco advanced earlier by beating Canada 3-0, setting the France-Morocco quarterfinal for Thursday in Foxborough.
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