Paraguayan Football Association President Robert Harrison has said he hopes France do not win the World Cup after Paraguay’s elimination against Les Bleus.

France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the decisive penalty in Philadelphia to send the French team into the quarterfinals.

Speaking after the match, Harrison criticized the conduct of France players, saying he was surprised by what happened after the final whistle.

“France has a chance to win the World Cup, and I hope they don’t,” Harrison said, according to statements reported by Paraguayan newspaper ABC.

He added that he hoped France would not lift the trophy because of the “actions” of French players after the match, pointing especially to Mbappe.

The Paraguayan government also distanced itself from Amarilla’s comments, saying they do not represent the government’s or the Paraguayan people’s position.