Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal from a second-half penalty as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup round of 16 tie in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Overcoming searing heat and a stubborn defense, Les Bleus fought through a cagey match. While France had not been challenged in this manner yet at this World Cup, they remained cool in the stifling conditions to advance.
The goal marked Mbappé's 19th career World Cup goal, sending France into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time. Les Bleus will now face Morocco in the quarter-finals on Thursday in Boston.