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Kylian Mbappé scores, France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
By Dan Gelston | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· 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 warn...
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 Frisco News
While the World Cup action is taking place far from Frisco , the tournament's impact can be felt locally, particularly among the city's diverse soccer community. As France advances to the quarterfinals, local fans of the team will be eagerly anticipating their next match against Morocco. The extreme heat that affected the France-Paraguay match may resonate with Frisco residents, who are no strangers to triple-digit temperatures during the summer months. As the World Cup continues, Frisco's soccer enthusiasts will likely be gathering at local watch parties and sports bars to cheer on their favorite teams, adding to the city's vibrant community spirit. With the United States also competing in the tournament, interest in the World Cup is likely to remain high in Frisco, providing a unique opportunity for residents to come together and celebrate their shared passion for soccer.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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 warn...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 4, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories and curated for Frisco News readers.
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