JapanIn the Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup held in Philadelphia, Paraguay employed a physically aggressive playing style against France, leading to multiple confrontations and controversial incidents. The 1-0 loss for Paraguay saw several fouls targeting French star Kylian Mbappé, including tackles by Andrés Cubas and Juan José Cáceres, though none resulted in yellow cards. France's coach Didier Deschamps criticized the physical nature of the game, while Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill admitted to throwing a ball at Mbappé after the match. Despite the contentious tactics, France advanced to face Morocco in the next round.
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