AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup Round of 16: France edged Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a 70th-minute penalty after Desire Doue was fouled. Golden Boot race: The goal took Mbappé to 19 World Cup goals and level with Lionel Messi on seven this tournament, putting him one behind Messi’s all-time record. Heat and tempers: The match was played in extreme heat near 38°C and turned into a physical battle, with Paraguay accused of “dark arts” and France saying they stayed composed. Post-match flare-up: Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill said Mbappé ignored his handshake and then threw the ball at him, adding to the chaos after the final whistle. Next for France: Les Bleus set up a quarterfinal against Morocco in Foxborough on Thursday. Local angle: Asunción’s World Cup run ended in the narrowest of margins, with Paraguay leaving the tournament after a gritty, disciplined campaign.
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