France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

France secured a victory against Paraguay in a World Cup match that was marked by controversy over Paraguay's use of cynical tactics, widely condemned as 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' by observers. Paraguay's gamesmanship tested France, who had been dominant throughout the tournament up to that point. The match drew significant attention for the unsportsmanlike conduct displayed by the South American side.