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France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

BBC Sport·July 5, 2026
France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

France secured a win against Paraguay in the World Cup, overcoming a challenging opponent that employed unconventional tactics. Paraguay's use of the "dark arts" sparked outrage among onlookers, with many describing their behavior as "disgraceful" and "embarrassing". The French team had to adapt to a different style of play to emerge victorious, deviating from their usual dominant performance. France's win marked a notable achievement in the face of unorthodox opposition.

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