PAR vs FRA Preview, Team News & Expert Analysis - FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
By Akshay Thakur - Sat, Jul 04, 2026Last Updated on Jul 04, 2026 12:21 PM
Paraguay vs France Football Match Previews
FIFA World Cup 2026
PAR vs FRA Match Previews, Probable Playing 11, Football Match Live Score and Pitch Report
Teams will be updated once the lineup announced
PAR vs FRA Match Prediction, FIFA World Cup 2026 , Paraguay vs France Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.
PAR vs FRA (Paraguay vs France) Match Details
| Match | Paraguay vs France (PAR vs FRA) |
| League | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 5th July 2026 |
| Time | 02:30 AM (IST) - 09:00 PM (GMT) |
PAR vs FRA Venue: Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
PAR vs FRA Weather Report: The weather will be clean and there are no chances of rain.
PAR vs FRA (Paraguay vs France) Starting 11
Paraguay vs France (PAR vs FRA) Match Preview
PAR vs FRA Match Preview: The FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Paraguay vs France will be played on Sunday, 05 July 2026 at 02:30 AM IST.
The French team, currently in superb form, is marching towards a third consecutive World Cup final and will face Paraguay in the Round of 16 on Saturday.
Many expected Frances next opponent to be Germany, but Julian Nagelsmanns sluggish side was stunned by Gustavo Alfaros Paraguay team.
The South American squad withstood Germanys relentless attacks and ultimately pushed the four-time champions to a penalty shootout. It was a thrilling shootout in which Paraguay had two chances to seal the victory; José Canale held his nerve, securing a magnificent win.
Frances impressive journey in North America continues. After scoring 10 goals in the group stage, they handed Sweden a crushing defeat in the Round of 32. This is an extraordinary team with the clear potential to dominate the world of football. If they triumph in New Jersey later this month, they will undoubtedly be regarded as one of the greatest international teams of all time.
Paraguay (PAR) Team Updates
- Carlos Coronel will probably do the Goal Keeping for his team
- Omar Alderete will be the Defender his team.
- Julio Enciso will be the Mid-Fielder
- Rodney Redes will take care Striker/Forward for Paraguay team
Orlando Gil has become an overnight sensation in South America after helping Paraguay secure a major victory against Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a stellar defensive performance. He propelled Paraguay into the Round of 16 by preventing the likes of Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade, and Jonathan Tah from scoring.
The road ahead will be challenging for Gil, as he must face Frances formidable attacking lineup, featuring world-class players such as Dembélé, Mbappé, Barcola, and Olise. He plays for the Argentine club San Lorenzo and is now preparing for what is arguably the most important match of his career.
France (FRA) Team Updates
- Mike Maignan will probably do the Goal Keeping for his team
- Ibrahima Konate will be the Defender his team.
- Adrien Rabiot will be the Mid-Fielder
- Adrien Rabiot is having topmost good points in this series.
- Ousmane Dembele will take care Striker/Forward for France team
Paraguay vs France (PAR vs FRA) Football Match Prediction, Team and Tips
PAR vs FRA Match Prediction: France looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
PAR vs FRA FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Expert Advice: Diego Gomez will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Omar Alderete will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
Paraguay vs France: Betting Tips and Odds
- France to win – 1/6
- Michael Olise to score – 15/8
- Paraguay 0-2 France – 9/2
PAR vs FRA Head to Head
PAR vs FRA Head to Head Records: Paraguay vs France have faced each other in 5 matches in . Out of these 5 games, Paraguay have won 0 whereas France have won 3 Matches. 2 match draws
| Match Played | 5 |
| PAR Won | 0 |
| FRA Won | 3 |
| Tie/NR | 2 |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Fancode.
POINTS TABLE - FIFA World Cup 2026
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | GD | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | |||||||||
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 4 | LDW |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 | WLL |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 1 | LDL |
| Group B | |||||||||
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 7 | DWW |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 4 | DWL |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 4 | DLW |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 1 | DLL |
| Group C | |||||||||
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 7 | DWW |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 7 | DWW |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | WLL |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | LLL |
| Group D | |||||||||
| 1 | United States | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 6 | WWL |
| 2 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 4 | WLD |
| 3 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 4 | WLD |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 | LLW |
| Group E | |||||||||
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 6 | WWW |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 | WLW |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 | Curacao | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | LDL |
| Group F | |||||||||
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 7 | DWW |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 4 | WLD |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | LLL |
| Group G | |||||||||
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +6 | 5 | DDW |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +5 | 5 | DDW |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | +3 | 3 | DDD |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 1 | DLL |
| Group H | |||||||||
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 7 | DWW |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | +2 | 3 | DDD |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 2 | DDL |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 2 | DLD |
| Group I | |||||||||
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 6 | WWL |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 3 | LLW |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | LLL |
| Group J | |||||||||
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 4 | WLD |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 4 | WLD |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 0 | LLL |
| Group K | |||||||||
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +6 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 | Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 4 | DLW |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | LLL |
| Group L | |||||||||
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 7 | WDW |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 4 | WDL |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | LLL |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result | |||||||||
Full Schedule: FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
Recent Forms:
PAR - W L DFRA - W W W
PAR vs FRA Team Analysis & Player Performance
- In Goal Keeping, Lucas Chevalier is the best choice.
PAR vs FRA Winning Prediction
- France team has the upper hand over Paraguay team. So try to pick more players from France
PAR vs FRA Small League Must Picks:
PAR - Diego Gomez [709 points], Omar Alderete [469 points]FRA - Adrien Rabiot [981 points], Theo Hernandez [565 points]
PAR vs FRA Grand League Risky Picks:
PAR - Tara French [0 points], Juan Espinola [0 points]FRA - Benjamin Pavard [16 points], Ibrahima Konate [58 points]
Paraguay (PAR) Key Players
- Gustavo Gomez [PTs: 143, CR: 8.0]
- Juan Jose Caceres [PTs: 146, CR: 9.0]
- Andres Cubas [PTs: 222, CR: 7.0]
- Omar Alderete [PTs: 469, CR: 7.0]
- Diego Gomez [PTs: 709, CR: 7.0]
France (FRA) Key Players
- Kylian Mbappe [PTs: 242, CR: 9.0]
- Mike Maignan [PTs: 249, CR: 8.0]
- Theo Hernandez [PTs: 565, CR: 8.0]
- Adrien Rabiot [PTs: 981, CR: 7.5]
PAR vs FRA Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Gustavo Gomez [PTs: 143, CR: 8.0]
- Andres Cubas [PTs: 222, CR: 7.0]
- Kylian Mbappe [PTs: 242, CR: 9.0]
- Omar Alderete [PTs: 469, CR: 7.0]
- Theo Hernandez [PTs: 565, CR: 8.0]
- Diego Gomez [PTs: 709, CR: 7.0]
- Adrien Rabiot [PTs: 981, CR: 7.5]
PAR vs FRA Injury / Unavailability
Paraguay Football Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
France Football Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
PAR vs FRA Live Stream
Where can I see PAR vs FRA Live Score?
You can see PAR vs FRA Live Score on ESPNcricinfo, etc.
PAR vs FRA match will be live streaming on ESPN, Zee5.
PAR vs FRA Football Match Highlights
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Paraguay vs France (PAR vs FRA) Squads
Paraguay (PAR) Squad: Tara French, Fabian Balbuena, Miguel Almiron, Alejandro Romero-Gamarra, Antonio Sanabria, Omar Alderete, Junior Alonso, Gatito Junior Fernandez(GK), Gustavo Velazquez, Andres Cubas, Gustavo Gomez, Angel Romero, Mathias Villasanti, Juan Jose Caceres, Gonzalo Agustin Sandez, Rodney Redes, Gabriel avalos, Julio Enciso, Isidro Miguel Saldivar Pitta, Carlos Coronel(GK), Juan Espinola(GK), Matias Galarza, Ramon Sosa, Diego Gomez, Ruben Lezcano, Damian Bobadilla, Ronaldo De Jesus, Orlando Gill(GK)
France (FRA) Squad: Ibrahima Konate, Marcus Thuram, Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Adrien Rabiot, Clement Lenglet, Ousmane Dembele, Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Digne, Brice Samba(GK), Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe, Pierre Kalulu, Rayan Cherki, Randal Kolo Muani, Mike Maignan(GK), Lucas Chevalier(GK), Aurelien Tchouameni, Loic Bade, Malo Gustov, Kouadio Kone, Bradley Barcola, Warren Zaire-Emery, Desire Doue
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, PAR vs FRA Dream11 Team Prediction Today's match
A-1, PAR vs FRA Dream11 Prediction, Paraguay is set to take on France at 2026-07-05 02:30:00 IST
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