05 Jul 2026, 11:21
France eliminated on a penalty shootout after draw with Paraguay at the 2022 World Cup
- France advanced to the Round of 16 after winning on penalties following a draw with Paraguay in the group stage.
- The match ended in a draw: France’s penalty shootout was decided by a goal in stoppage time by Kylian Mbappé after the score was tied.
- According to the match statistics, France scored three goals, while Paraguay scored one.
France advanced to the Round of 16 after a draw with Paraguay, which was decided by a penalty shootout. L’ÉQUIPE reports that the Frenchman’s goal in the match was a key moment in the game, which ultimately decided the outcome.
In a piece for The Athletic, Paraguay’s player Orlando Gíl scored with his right hand, but it was not clear whether the ball had been touched by his hand. The Athletic also notes that the match’s final goal was scored by Kylian Mbappé after the ball bounced off his foot.
L’ÉQUIPE adds that Mbappé would have scored the winning goal, but Didier Deschamps had already decided to change the strategy. The Athletic also says that the match’s coach made a decision that changed the course of the game.
In a match report, which The Athletic says was written by the referee, it is claimed that France won on penalties. L’ÉQUIPE also notes that the referee’s decision was made in favor of France, and that the match’s outcome was decided by a penalty shootout.
After the final whistle, the match report, according to The Athletic, states that Paraguay’s coach Orlando Gíl made a handball, but it is not clear whether the ball had been touched by his hand. L’ÉQUIPE also reports that the referee’s decision was based on the position of the player’s arm.
In an article by English.aawsat, it is stated that Paraguay’s player had physical contact with the French player, which caused the ball to be deflected into the goal. It also notes that the incident occurred during the match’s second half.
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