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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) — San Antonio
· July 4, 2026
· 4 min read
Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.After the final whistle, Mbappé kept on walking and left P...
Key takeaway Mbappé got the last laugh as he 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.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The World Cup match between France and Paraguay may seem like a distant event to Terrell Hills residents, but the sweltering heat that affected the players is all too familiar to those living in the San Antonio area. As the city experiences its own extreme heat warnings, the match serves as a reminder of the challenges that local athletes face when competing in such conditions. The fact that the French team was able to persevere and secure a win despite the heat is a testament to their endurance and training. For local sports teams and athletes in Terrell Hills, this match may provide valuable lessons on how to cope with the heat and stay focused on their goals. As the World Cup continues, Terrell Hills residents can take pride in knowing that their city's climate is not unlike that of the international stage, and that local athletes can draw inspiration from the likes of Kylian Mbappé and the French team.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.After the final whistle, Mbappé kept on walking and left P...
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