France and Paraguay set for World Cup match in extreme heat

France faces Paraguay in a Round of 16 World Cup match on July 4 at 5 pm in Philadelphia. The temperature is expected to be around 100 degrees, marking one of the hottest conditions in World Cup history. Previous matches in Miami and Kansas City this week experienced warmer weather, but Philadelphia will present significant heat challenges. Paraguay, ranked 34th, may benefit from the heat, while France, the top-ranked team, has also played in high temperatures earlier in the tournament. FIFA has not adjusted the match time despite the severe heat.

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