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Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
By Dan Gelston, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 4, 2026
· 3 min read
Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.With an extreme heat warning in e...
Key takeaway That was enough for Les Bleus, whose red, white and blue-clad fans looked plenty patriotic on July Fourth in Philadelphia, where the United States was founded exactly 250 years earlier.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans watching the World Cup from local bars and restaurants likely felt the heat along with the players on the field in Philadelphia, where temperatures soared during France's 1-0 win over Paraguay. The match's extreme heat warning and hydration breaks may have slowed the pace of play, but they also brought attention to the importance of player safety, a concern that resonates with athletes and coaches in San Antonio's own sports community. As France advances to the quarterfinals, local fans will be keeping an eye on Kylian Mbappé's pursuit of the Golden Boot award, and perhaps drawing comparisons to the skill and strategy of San Antonio's own professional and amateur soccer teams. With the World Cup capturing the city's attention, local soccer enthusiasts may be inspired to catch a match by the San Antonio FC or attend a youth soccer tournament, fostering a sense of community and shared excitement for the sport.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.With an extreme heat warning in e...
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