The World Cup Round of 16 continues tonight with what could be one of the hottest matches in tournament history today.
Temperatures are expected to eclipse 95 degrees at the 5 p.m. ET kickoff time for today’s Paraguay vs. France match in Philadelphia.
France was a favorite to win the World Cup this year going into the tournament, and they still are. Les Bleus are still undefeated, scoring three or more goals in all four victories so far. They advanced into the Round of 16 with a 3-0 rout of Sweden; it marked France’s largest margin of victory in the World Cup knockouts since 1998.
Paraguay vs. France: what to know
- What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 26
- When: July 4, 5 p.m. ET
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup so far to get here. In the Round of 32, they faced European powerhouse Germany. Following a 1-1 draw, Paraguay won in penalty kicks, marking just the second time La Albirroja advanced in the knockouts.
Here’s everything you need to know about Paraguay-France at the 2026 World Cup.
Paraguay vs. France time
Today’s (July 4) Paraguay vs. France match at the World Cup is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. ET.
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France World Cup results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Senegal (World Cup – Group I) | France 3, Senegal 1 |
| Iraq (World Cup – Group I) | France 3, Iraq 0 |
| Norway (World Cup – Group I) | France 4, Norway 1 |
| Sweden (World Cup – Round of 32) | France 3, Sweden 0 |
Paraguay World Cup results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| United States (World Cup – Group D) | United States 4, Paraguay 1 |
| Turkey (World Cup – Group D) | Turkey 1, Paraguay 0 |
| Australia (World Cup – Group D) | 0-0 draw |
| Germany (World Cup – Round of 32) | 1-1 draw, Paraguay wins 4-3 on Penalty Kicks |
France World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Brice Samba
- Mike Maignan
- Robin Risser
Defenders:
- Malo Gusto
- Lucas Digne
- Dayot Upamecano
- Jules Koundé
- Ibrahima Konaté
- William Saliba
- Theo Hernández
- Lucas Hernández
- Maxence Lacroix
Midfielders:
- Manu Koné
- Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Michael Olise
- N’Golo Kanté
- Adrien Rabiot
- Warren Zaïre-Emery
- Rayan Cherki
- Maghnes Akliouche
Forwards:
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Marcus Thuram
- Kylian Mbappé (captain)
- Bradley Barcola
- Désiré Doué
- Jean-Philippe Mateta
Paraguay World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Gatito Fernández
- Orlando Gil
- Gastón Olveira
Defenders:
- Gustavo Velásquez
- Omar Alderete
- Fabián Balbuena
- Júnior Alonso
- Juan Cásceres
- José Canale
- Gustavo Gómez
- Alexandro Maidana
Midfielders:
- Diego Gómez
- Mauricio
- Andrés Cubas
- Damián Bobadilla
- Alejandro Romero Gamarra
- Julio Enciso
- Braian Ojeda
- Matiás Galarza
Forwards:
- Ramón Sosa
- Antonio Sanabria
- Miguel Almirón
- Alex Arce
- Gabriel Ávalos
- Guastavo Caballero
- Isidro Pitta
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