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FIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappe labels Paraguayan senator 'despicable' after racist posts

Kylian Mbappe has hit back at Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after she made racist comments about the France star in the wake of his country's FIFA World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay.

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France advance to 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final after narrow win over Paraguay

France were forced to dig deep to get the better of a gritty Paraguay outfit and claim a hard-fought 1-0 win in Philadelphia to advance to the quarter-finals, where they will meet Morocco.

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Confirmed: Julian Nagelsmann steps down as Germany coach after shock FIFA World Cup exit

Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany head coach following the national team's shock World Cup exit to Paraguay, the country's football federation confirmed.

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Julian Nagelsmann vows 'to stay in charge' after Germany's World Cup collapse

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann said he wanted to remain in charge after his side's 2026 FIFA World Cup exit, insisting he would stay on if the German Football Association continued to back him.

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Paraguay hold their nerve in penalty shootout to dump Germany out of World Cup

Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Boston, securing only the second knockout victory in the nation's history.

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Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has 'nothing to prove' ahead of Paraguay World Cup meeting

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has insisted he had nothing to prove as the four-time world champions prepared for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Paraguay.

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