Game went exactly as expected to be honest. Paraguay their super defensive style makes it difficult for France to do anything really, quite enjoyable to see the defending, i personally like the art of defending. Whole game was more or less the same, France just not really able to create anything until a penalty was given, great dribble from Désiré Doué. Who else than Mbappé. 11th knockout goal, as many as Cristiano Ronaldo has in total, and Mbappé his 19th goal in total now. In a way unfortunate how this has ended for Paraguay, the last 3rd placed team to be knocked out. I quite enjoyable them, their defensive style is fairly rare, only really Ecuador coming to that level. I hoped to see more of them but their side of the bracket is incredibly rough. Insane how the ref just didnt card anyone though. France a bit more disappointing today but i dont think you can blame them, it was scorching hot and it is very difficult against such a defensive team. I think theyre still favorites just slightly over Spain. Man of the match is honestly difficult to decide as no one really stood out. But i think Kouadio Koné was the best player on the pitch today, i already tend to go for midfielders but he really just played a great game.