Paraguay will cause another upset in the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they play France in the round of 16 at the Philadelphia Stadium on Saturday.
The South Americans shocked Germany with penalties to advance, while France edged past Sweden to reach the second round of knockouts.
Paraguay versus France in one match
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Played: 4
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France: 2
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Paraguay: 0
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Draws: 2
At World Cups
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Played: 2
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France: 2
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Paraguay: 0
Form guide
Paraguay:
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Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties)
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Paraguay 0-0 Australia
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Turkey 0-1 Paraguay
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USA 4-1 Paraguay
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Paraguay 4-0 Nicaragua
France:
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France 3-0 Sweden
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Norway 1-4 France
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France 3-0 Iraq
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France 3-1 Senegal
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France 3-1 Northern Ireland
Predicted lineups
Paraguay (4-4-2): Gill (gk), Caceres, Alonso, Canale, Gomez, Almiron, Cubas, Bobadilla, Galarza, Enciso, Avalos
France (4-2-3-1): Maignan (gk), Konde, Upamecano, Saliba, Theo Hernandez, Kone, Rabiot, Olise, Dembele, Barcola, Mbappe
Published on July 4, 2026
