In the second Round of 16 game of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Paraguay vs France has been scheduled for Saturday evening. Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, United States) is ready to host this crucial fixture.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay and France
Paraguay
Paraguay started the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 4-1 defeat against the hosts United States, before beating Turkey by 1-0 and holding a goalless draw against Australia. With four points, Paraguay finished in third position in Group D and advanced to the Round of 32 after securing the top eight places among the third-placed teams.
In the Round of 32, Paraguay faced four-time champions Germany, whom they held a 1-1 draw till the extra time, and ultimately claimed a memorable win in the penalty shootout (3-4).
Previously, Paraguay played four Round of 16 matches and won once in the 2010 edition, where they reached the Quarterfinals – their best World Cup record.
France
Two-time champions (1998 and 2018) and the last two-time finalists (2018 champions and 2022 runners-up), France have dominated the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. In Group I of the tournament, they faced Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, which they won by 3-1, 3-0, and 4-1, respectively.
In the Round of 32, they faced Sweden, where Les Bleus claimed a 3-0 win.
In the 1934 edition, when the tournament started from the Round of 16, France suffered a defeat. It is still their only Round of 16 defeat in the World Cup. Since 2014, they have never been eliminated from the World Cup before the Quarterfinals.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay vs France Key Match Details
Stage: Round of 16
Match Date: 4 July 2026 (Indian Date: 5 July 2026)
Match Starting Time: 17:00 Local Time (Indian Starting Time: 02:30)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, United States
Paraguay vs France: Head-to-Head
Stats | Overall | World Cup |
Played | 5 | 2 |
Paraguay Won | 0 | 0 |
France Won | 3 | 0 |
Drawn | 2 | 2 |
Paraguay vs France: FIFA World Cup
1958 (Group 2): France 7 – 3 Paraguay
1998 (Round of 16): France 1 – 0 Paraguay (Golden Goal)
Paraguay vs France: Recent Forms
Paraguay Form in 2026
Paraguay have secured mixed records this year, with three wins, two draws (including one penalty shootout win), and two losses.
France Form in 2026
Apart from losing one friendly game against the Ivory Coast, France have won all seven other matches in 2026.
Paraguay vs France Predicted Lineups
Paraguay Line-up (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Orlando Gill
Defenders: Juan Caceres, Gustavo Gómez, Omar Alderete, Júnior Alonso
Midfielders: Miguel Almirón, Damián Bobadilla, Andrés Cubas, Matías Galarza
Forwards: Gabriel Ávalos, Julio Enciso
France Line-up (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
Defenders: Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Theo Hernández
Central Midfielders: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot
Attacking Midfielders: Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué
Forward: Kylian Mbappé
