France advanced from their FIFA World Cup knockout tie against Paraguay with a 1–0 victory, with Kylian Mbappé's solitary goal proving decisive. The French dominated possession with 76 per cent and created significantly more attacking threat, recording 15 shots—five on target—compared to Paraguay's modest return of five shots and just one on target. France's expected goals tally of 1.45 reflected their superior control, whilst Paraguay's 0.13 xG underscored their limited opportunities from a 5–4–1 defensive shape. Paraguay's goalkeeper made a crucial intervention, saving 0.88 goals above expected value and posting an 80 per cent save rate despite facing five shots on target, keeping his side competitive throughout. France's goalkeeper, meanwhile, faced only one shot on target and recorded a clean sheet with a perfect 100 per cent save rate. The gulf in attacking output and territorial control proved insurmountable for the South American side. France's efficiency in the knockout stage marks another step towards the tournament's latter rounds.