Paraguay
France
Final score, goalscorers and match facts
Paraguay vs France was played on July 5, 2026 and finished 0-1. The match was played at Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) in the Round of 16.
Half-time: 0-0
Goalscorers
- Mbappé 70' (pen.)
- Attendance
- 68,324
- Referee
- Ilgiz Tantashev
Post-Match Reactions
“Today I have open wounds. I'm bleeding. I cannot really reflect because I am overwhelmed right now. I think I need to wait for things to calm down.”Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
“It wasn't easy. They used every resource possible. It is maybe not the kind of football that brings people to the stadium, playing with that aggression, exaggerating everything.”Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
Match Analysis
The upcoming match between Paraguay and France is one of the standout fixtures in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Taking place at Lincoln Financial Field, fans are set for an electrifying atmosphere in a stadium with a capacity of 69,000. Paraguay battled through a challenging group stage with the USA, Turkey, and Australia, securing their spot among the best third-placed teams, and now they face a significant opportunity against France.
France caught attention with their dominant performance in the group stage, led by Didier Deschamps, with victories over Senegal and Iraq. This Round of 16 match against Paraguay represents an important step in France's journey in the tournament. As one of the favorites to win the cup, France will have the chance to demonstrate their strength in this crucial encounter.