France set to face Paraguay without Tchouaméni in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
France prepares to face Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last-16 round at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia tonight at 11pm CET. The French squad will be missing midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni due to thigh discomfort. Manu Koné is expected to start in his place, supporting Adrien Rabiot in midfield. France previously secured victories over Senegal, Norway, and Sweden to reach this stage of the tournament, with Kylian Mbappé leading the attack.
- •Match scheduled for tonight at 11pm CET in Philadelphia.
- •Tchouaméni ruled out with thigh discomfort.
- •Koné expected to fill Tchouaméni's role alongside Rabiot.
- •France won its group matches against Senegal, Norway, and Sweden.
- •Kylian Mbappé remains a key player for France's attack.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — France predicted XI v Paraguay: Aurélien Tchouaméni out, Manu Koné in
"France have been hit with an injury blow on the eve of their 2026 FIFA World Cup last-16 round. Les Bleus face Germany-slaying Paraguay at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field tonight at 11pm CET...
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