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Mbappe Leads France\u2019s Gritty Victory Over Paraguay in World Cup Knockout Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n France\u2019s captain Kylian Mbappe insisted that his team showed they are more than just a flashy side after they secured a tough win against Paraguay in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Mbappe emphasized that the French team is capable of winning in challenging situations, proving they can hold their own in gritty matches when necessary.<\/p>\n After France advanced to the quarter-finals, Mbappe expressed pride in how the team adapted to the demands of the match. \u201cIf we need to get our hands dirty, we will,\u201d he stated in his post-match comments. Highlighting the team’s versatility, he added, \u201cMany thought we would just play pretty football, but we can handle tougher games too. We showed that today and came out on top.\u201d<\/p>\n The match turned into a physical encounter, as Paraguay attempted to disrupt France\u2019s flow and engage them in challenging plays. However, Mbappe said the French team was well-prepared for this style of play. \u201cWe expected this kind of match,\u201d he noted, reinforcing that the team is not solely reliant on their attacking prowess.<\/p>\n Adapting to the Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n Mbappe brushed off Paraguay\u2019s efforts to shake up France during the match’s final moments and acknowledged that every team has its distinct approach to playing. \u201cThat\u2019s their style. Every team has its strengths. The goal is to win, no matter how you do it,\u201d he explained. \u201cThey tried to beat us at their own game, but we succeeded.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite the challenges, France managed to overcome one of their toughest tests in the tournament, showcasing a side of their play that often takes a backseat to their offensive talents.<\/p>\n Next Match: A Friend Turned Foe<\/strong><\/p>\n Looking ahead, France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals. This match will see Mbappe up against his close friend and former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Achraf Hakimi. Mbappe hinted that Hakimi may have already reached out after the game but noted that friendship would be set aside for competition once they step onto the field. \u201cHe might have texted me; I haven\u2019t checked yet,\u201d he joked. \u201cWe know Morocco is a strong team, and we\u2019re excited to take them on. We\u2019ll do everything we can to keep our journey alive.\u201d<\/p>\n With momentum on their side, France looks ready to tackle whatever challenges come their way in the next round. If Mbappe’s remarks are any indication, the team is prepared to adapt and fight for victory, no matter the circumstances.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mbappe Leads France\u2019s Gritty Victory Over Paraguay in World Cup Knockout Stage France\u2019s captain Kylian Mbappe insisted that his team showed they are more than just a flashy side after they secured a tough win against Paraguay in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Mbappe emphasized that the French team is capable<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36504,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[48179,45797,34650,48177,47578,6375,48180,48178,48176],"class_list":["post-36503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sports","tag-achraf-hakimi","tag-didier-deschamps","tag-fifa-world-cup","tag-france-quarter-finals","tag-france-vs-paraguay","tag-kylian-mbappe","tag-les-bleus","tag-morocco-vs-france","tag-world-cup-round-of-16"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36503"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36503\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36504"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}