Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco tie

France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 on July 4, 2026, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half penalty before 68,324 fans in Philadelphia. The goal moved Mbappe level with Lionel Messi on seven goals at this World Cup tournament. France will now face Morocco in the quarterfinals.