France faces Paraguay in Round of 16 at 2026 World Cup

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

France faces Paraguay in Round of 16 at 2026 World Cup
Summary

France meets Paraguay today at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia for the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match kicks off at 5 p.m. ET. This stage features standout players from France, including Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, aiming to enhance their goal tallies from earlier matches. As both teams vie for advancement, this matchup follows other key fixtures on the schedule. Fans can watch the game on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming options available on platforms such as YouTube TV and Peacock.

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  • •Match scheduled for July 4 at 5 p.m. ET.
  • •Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA.
  • •Kylian Mbappé scored 6 goals in the tournament so far.
  • •Match broadcast on FOX and Telemundo.
  • •Streaming available on YouTube TV and Peacock.
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France enters this World Cup Round of 16 showdown looking every bit like a title favorite, but Paraguay has already produced one of the tournament’s biggest surprises by eliminating Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout. Saturday’s clash in Philadelphia will…

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Kylian Mbappe and France will aim to avoid the same fate as Germany by attempting to knock Paraguay out of the World Cup 2026 on Saturday. MORE: How to live stream World Cup 2026 How to Watch Paraguay vs France…

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