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France starts Olise and Upamecano against Paraguay in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:39 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

France starts Olise and Upamecano against Paraguay in World Cup
Summary

France faces Paraguay in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. With a strong performance against Sweden in the previous round, France is considered a favorite. Paraguay has impressed by defeating Türkiye and Germany to advance. The match kickoff is less than an hour away, and the starting lineups have been confirmed. France will field a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Olise and Upamecano prominently, while Paraguay opts for a defensive 5-4-1 setup.

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By the Numbers
  • •Kickoff for France vs. Paraguay is approaching.
  • •France defeated Sweden in their last match.
  • •Paraguay has wins over Türkiye and Germany.
  • •France lineup includes Olise and Upamecano.
  • •Paraguay utilizes a 5-4-1 formation.
Latest Updates
  • 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Olise and Upamecano help France edge fiery Paraguay to reach World Cup quarter-finals
  • 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Olise and Upamecano start for France against Paraguay
What they're saying
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Paraguay stunned the footballing world by knocking out Germany last Monday, but their impressive World Cup run came to an end as France secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory in the Round of 16.Bayern Muni...

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World Cup favourites France face Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. With France on fire after an outstanding performance vs. Sweden in the last round, most people expect them to get a ...

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