France Accuse Paraguay Of 'Dirty Football' After Heated 1-0 Win

France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a bruising Round of 16 clash. Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty sealed the win after a fiercely contested encounter played in scorching conditions. France accused Paraguay of using overly physical tactics, while coach Didier Deschamps had warned his players to expect a battle. Mbappe's strike also drew him level with Lionel Messi on seven goals in the tournament.