Never played a game with so many hits: France's Koné on match vs Paraguay

Reacting to Paraguay's physical approach against them in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match, France midfielder Manu Koné said, "I had never played a match like this, with so many hits." "I mean, cheap shots, shoves in the back. It was complicated," he added. Meanwhile, France's William Saliba stated, "We fought a battle. We won the battle."