The match between Paraguay and France ended with the score 0:1. The match took place on July 4, 2026, and the only goal was scored by Kylian Mbappé from a penalty kick in the 70th minute.
🏆 Tournament: 2026 World Cup
⚽ Phase: 1/8 finals
📅 Date and time: July 4, 2026, at 23:00
🏟️ Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field, Filadelfia
Paraguay – France: live score and LIVE coverage
Here you will find the current result of the Paraguay – France match, a minute-by-minute report and the most important statistics of the match. We will track goals, cards, substitutions, corner kicks, ball possession and all key events on the pitch.
Both teams’ path to the 1/8 finals
Paraguay caused one of the biggest sensations of the tournament, eliminating Germany after a series of penalties. Earlier, they defeated Turkey 1-0 and drew goalless with Australia, basing their game primarily on a very well-organized defense.
France has confidently made it through this part of the World Cup so far. After victories over Iraq and Norway, they defeated Sweden 3-0 in the round of 16. The Tricolor team impresses with its offensive effectiveness and very solid defensive play.
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The most important figures of the meeting
Paraguay will count primarily on Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso and Gabriel Ávalos. The midfield will also play a key role, with Andrés Cubas and Matías Galarza, who will be responsible for limiting the freedom of the French midfielders.
On the French side, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola will pose the greatest threat. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Adrien Rabiot will be responsible for controlling the midfield, and the French defense with William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano will want to extend the series of matches without conceding a goal.
Who won the match?
France won the match against Paraguay 1-0. Kylian Mbappé scored the winning goal in the 70th minute from the penalty spot, which decided the fate of the match. Despite several attempts from Paraguay, the team failed to score.
France dominated the statistics with 76% of possession and 15 shots, 5 of which were on target. Paraguay fired only 5 shots, with 1 on target. The French received 3 yellow cards and the Paraguayan goalkeeper saved 4 shots. The match was intense, with many fouls resulting in a total of 24 offenses.
Will Paraguay stop the rampant France?
Paraguay has already shown during the World Cup that it can withstand pressure and defend effectively against the favorites. However, the clash with France will be an even greater challenge, because the Tricolors have one of the most versatile offenses of the entire tournament.
France will try to take the initiative from the first minutes and force their opponent into a deep defense. Paraguay will probably focus on patient defense and quick counter-attacks with the participation of Enciso and Almirón. It promises to be a match in which the French remain the favorites, but the ambitious Paraguay will do everything to create another sensation and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
Piala Dunia 2026
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