In a tense Round of 16 encounter, France edged out Paraguay 1-0, with a 64th-minute strike from Antoine Griezmann proving the decisive difference. The French striker capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot the ball into the bottom corner, securing his team's progression to the quarterfinals. The win sends France one step closer to retaining their World Cup title and sets up a potentially explosive showdown with a stronger quarterfinal opponent.