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Paraguay faces France in World Cup Round of 16 match tonight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Paraguay faces France in World Cup Round of 16 match tonight

Summary

Paraguay takes on France in the World Cup Round of 16, kicking off in Philadelphia at 22:00 UK time. France has been dominant in the tournament, winning all four matches convincingly, with Kylian Mbappé leading as a top scorer. Paraguay, meanwhile, has shown resilience after a tough start, knocking out Germany in the previous round. Thunderstorms are a concern for tonight's match, which features several Serie A players, including France's Manu Koné and Milan's Adrien Rabiot. The winner will advance to the quarter-finals against Canada or Morocco on July 9.

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By the Numbers

•Match kicks off at 22:00 UK time in Philadelphia.
•France won all previous matches, scoring 3-1, 3-0, 4-1, and 3-0.
•Paraguay shocked Germany in the Round of 32, winning on penalties.
•Thunderstorms could disrupt the match.
•Kylian Mbappé leads France with six goals in the tournament.

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Roma midfielder Manu Koné starts for France with Milan pair Adrien Rabiot and Mike Maignan in the World Cup Round of 16 against Antonio Sanabria’s Paraguay.It kicks off in Philadelphia at 22.00 UK ...
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