Kylian Mbappe converted a penalty with ruthless precision to hand France an early lead in their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Paraguay, sending goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way to net his 19th World Cup goal for Les Bleus.

The strike is a landmark moment for Mbappe, who continues to cement his status as one of the tournament's most lethal finishers. His composure from the spot belied the pressure of the occasion, as he calmly placed the ball beyond the reach of Gill.

France are building momentum heading deeper into the competition, with Mbappe once again proving the decisive force at the heart of their attack.