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France and Paraguay set to clash in World Cup knockout stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

France and Paraguay set to clash in World Cup knockout stage

Summary

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the knockout stage in North America, with France facing Paraguay in the round of 16. Paraguay secured a spot after defeating Germany in a shocking upset. Meanwhile, France is considered a strong contender, aiming for a decisive victory against the struggling team. England will also face Mexico, as both teams look to advance based on recent performances.

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By the Numbers

•France ranked highly after an impressive round of 32 performance.
•Paraguay reached the knockout stage with a surprising win.
•England faces Mexico, needing to improve after mixed results.
•All matches in the knockout stage will be critical for advancement.

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2:05 PMYahoo Sports — 📈 World Cup Power Rankings: France unstoppable, England unconvincing

What they're saying

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has been whittled down to 16 teams after a dramatic and entertaining round of 32 in North America. We’ve ranked all of the remaining nations ahead of the next batch of games...
— Yahoo Sports

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