Kylian Mbappé, captain of the French national team, criticized Paraguay for not wanting to play football, while declaring that France is willing to play dirty football if it brings victory.

France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on July 4, with Mbappé scoring the winning goal in the 70th minute.

After the match, Mbappé lashed out at Paraguay's playing style, saying they didn't want to play football but were ready to resort to rough tactics. "Paraguay didn't want to play football, and we showed them that we know how to handle it. We won and we are superior to them," he said.

"They thought we would come in tuxedos and play pretty football, but that's not how it is. We can play dirty football too. If we need to get our hands dirty, we will. Even when playing dirty, we're still superior. They tried to outplay us, but it was us who outplayed them."

Mbappé has now scored 7 goals in this World Cup, sharing the Golden Boot with Lionel Messi, the striker for Argentina's national team.

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Canada's national football team posted on Instagram following their elimination from the 2026 World Cup, thanking supporters and expressing confidence that this is just the beginning for the country's football program.

The co-host nation made history by reaching the knockout rounds for the first time before bowing out in the round of 16 with a 0-3 loss to Morocco on July 4.

In their post, the team stated: "Though every story has an end, this one isn't over yet. Over the past few weeks, we've seen an entire nation fall in love with this team. Streets filled with red. Living rooms became gathering places for supporters. Children discovered new dreams. History wasn't made just on the pitch—it was made in homes, schools, parks, pubs, and communities across this country. Our World Cup journey has ended, but Canada's football journey is just beginning. See you soon."

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon stated that Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, remains dangerous even though he is no longer at his peak. Spain will face Portugal in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on July 7 at 2:00 AM Thailand time. In recent comments, Simon discussed Ronaldo, saying: "He's not the same player he was six or seven years ago during his peak, but we must try our best to keep him away from the penalty area as much as possible." "Inside the box, he can create chances for himself. With his experience, he understands exactly what he needs to do. He likes to stay near the penalty spot and reads those situations very well." Simon also addressed issues Spain needs to correct from their recent UEFA Nations League match against Portugal, which they lost on penalties. "We didn't play smoothly. Their pressure was very intense. If we get eliminated, I hope it's because they played better than us, not because we failed to reach our level."

TV host A-Pang journeys to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to visit important temples and explore a hidden local restaurant, where she reveals the traditional recipe and step-by-step process for making original pork floss from a community business. The segment appears on Channel 7's "Friendship Tour Thailand" at 12:50 PM. Channel 3 features a travel program at 5:05 AM inviting visitors of all ages to discover hidden destinations in Sangkhla Buri district. At 2:15 PM, "Kitchen Chronicles" with Sani showcases a new house in central Bangkok filled with heartwarming and dramatic stories of a mother and daughter. Channel 7 HD airs the Ayutthaya special at 12:50 PM, while Channel True4U at 4:00 PM presents "Village Detective," an investigative series covering real events nationwide, exploring why passengers were abandoned mid-journey and incidents of temple candle theft, with a public safety warning about electric bicycle use on roads.