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Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
By Associated Press at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 5, 2026
· 4 min read
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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 o...
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 The Midland
For Midland residents who braved the scorching summer heat to watch the World Cup match, France's 1-0 win over Paraguay might have felt all too familiar. As temperatures in Philadelphia hovered around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, locals could relate to the sweltering conditions, having experienced similar heat waves in the Permian Basin. The extreme heat warning in effect during the match is a common occurrence in Midland, where residents are accustomed to taking precautions to stay cool during the summer months. As France advances to the quarterfinals, Midland soccer fans will be keeping a close eye on the team's progress, perhaps drawing inspiration from Kylian Mbappé's ability to perform under pressure in challenging conditions. With the World Cup capturing the attention of the nation, local soccer enthusiasts in Midland will be eager to see how France fares in its upcoming match against Morocco.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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 o...
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