The historic campaign of Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup came to an end after the 1-0 defeat against France, but the result continues to generate strong reactions among Paraguayan supporters. After surprising the world with their qualification to the knockout stage and the memorable victory over Germany, the South American team was unable to overcome the French side and was eliminated from the tournament.
Far from fading with the passing days, the anger of some Paraguayan fans was once again evident with a particular demonstration directed against Kylian Mbappé, one of the stars of the European team.
In recent hours, images began to circulate on social media showing a group of fans burning a doll identified with the name of the French forward. The act occurred as a way to express the discontent that persists after the World Cup elimination.
The episode adds to the controversy surrounding the conclusion of the match between Paraguay and France. After the final whistle, Mbappé was at the center of criticism for his behavior with goalkeeper Orlando Gill, an attitude that raised questions both in Paraguay and in various areas of international football.
Despite the elimination, the team led by Gustavo Alfaro delivered one of the most outstanding performances of the 2026 World Cup. The team advanced past the group stage and was part of one of the tournament's major upsets by knocking out Germany before falling narrowly to France.
