A racism row sparked by Paraguay‘s World Cup defeat to France has escalated after a Paraguayan senator demanded an apology from Kylian Mbappé and threatened legal action, as she was widely condemned for a tirade against the French star.

France's football federation has appealed to FIFA to get the yellow card shown to Michael Olise during the team's win over Paraguay rescinded, sources told ESPN.

Kylian Mbappé yabwiye Celeste Amarilla ko ari umuntu ateye isoni kandi adakwiriye ikibanza arimwo, inyuma y’aho avugiye amajambo y’ivangura ruhu amushinyaguriza ku mamuko yiwe n’amashure yiwe.

France takes on Paraguay at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, July 4, celebrating America's birthday with a round of 16 clash that will decide a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. Weather is going to play a role in Philadelphia with the temperature at kickoff predicted to be in the high-90s.

Fans of Paraguay gathered at LOVE Park ahead of Saturday's match vs. France at Philadelphia Stadium, the city's final 2026 Men's World Cup game.

After Paraguay were knocked out of the World Cup 1-0 ‌by France following a penalty awarded after a VAR review, Albirroja manager Gustavo Alfaro said he could not criticise the decision of Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev.