Paraguay v France Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder – World Cup 2026

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Paraguay v France Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder – World Cup 2026

Football: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
Date: 4 July 2026
Kick-off: 22:00

Paraguay v France Preview

Paraguay produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 World Cup by eliminating four-time champions Germany on penalties in the Round of 32, but another enormous challenge awaits as Gustavo Alfaro’s resilient side prepare to face tournament favourites France for a place in the quarter-finals.

La Albirroja arrived in North America with few expecting them to make a deep run, yet they have steadily grown into the competition after a difficult start. A crushing 4-1 defeat to the USA in their opening group match threatened to derail their campaign before it had even begun, but Alfaro has since inspired a remarkable turnaround built on organisation, discipline and unwavering belief.

Their reward was a dramatic victory over Germany after a gruelling 120 minutes finished 1-1, with Jose Canale converting the decisive penalty to spark unforgettable celebrations. It was one of the greatest World Cup upsets in recent memory, overturning a 31-place gap in the FIFA World Rankings and further underlining the outstanding work Alfaro has done since taking charge.

Paraguay have now lost only five of their last 23 international matches in all competitions, while their defensive resilience has become the cornerstone of their success. They will, however, need another near-perfect performance to overcome a France side that has looked every inch the tournament favourite.

Didier Deschamps’ men have been ruthless throughout the competition, winning all four matches while scoring a tournament-leading 12 goals. Les Bleus eased through the group stage before brushing aside Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32, with Kylian Mbappe once again stealing the headlines after scoring twice.

France’s attacking quartet of Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola has terrorised opposition defences throughout the tournament. Their pace, movement and creativity have made Les Bleus arguably the most dangerous attacking side left in the competition, while the midfield pairing of Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot continues to provide the perfect platform.

History also favours France. Paraguay have never beaten Les Bleus in five previous meetings and still carry painful memories of Laurent Blanc’s famous Golden Goal that ended their World Cup dream in the Round of 16 back in 1998.

Deschamps, who captained France on that occasion, has urged his players not to underestimate Paraguay after their stunning victory over Germany. Nevertheless, Les Bleus possess greater quality across every area of the pitch and remain firmly on course for another deep World Cup run.

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Paraguay v France

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

France Win

Match Result
1/5

Reason for Tip

Paraguay v France Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder – World Cup 2026

Football: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16
Venue: TBC
Date: 4 July 2026
Kick-off: 22:00

Paraguay v France Preview

Paraguay produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 World Cup by eliminating four-time champions Germany on penalties in the Round of 32, but another enormous challenge awaits as Gustavo Alfaro’s resilient side prepare to face tournament favourites France for a place in the quarter-finals.

La Albirroja arrived in North America with few expecting them to make a deep run, yet they have steadily grown into the competition after a difficult start. A crushing 4-1 defeat to the USA in their opening group match threatened to derail their campaign before it had even begun, but Alfaro has since inspired a remarkable turnaround built on organisation, discipline and unwavering belief.

Their reward was a dramatic victory over Germany after a gruelling 120 minutes finished 1-1, with Jose Canale converting the decisive penalty to spark unforgettable celebrations. It was one of the greatest World Cup upsets in recent memory, overturning a 31-place gap in the FIFA World Rankings and further underlining the outstanding work Alfaro has done since taking charge.

Paraguay have now lost only five of their last 23 international matches in all competitions, while their defensive resilience has become the cornerstone of their success. They will, however, need another near-perfect performance to overcome a France side that has looked every inch the tournament favourite.

Didier Deschamps’ men have been ruthless throughout the competition, winning all four matches while scoring a tournament-leading 12 goals. Les Bleus eased through the group stage before brushing aside Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32, with Kylian Mbappe once again stealing the headlines after scoring twice.

France’s attacking quartet of Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola has terrorised opposition defences throughout the tournament. Their pace, movement and creativity have made Les Bleus arguably the most dangerous attacking side left in the competition, while the midfield pairing of Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot continues to provide the perfect platform.

History also favours France. Paraguay have never beaten Les Bleus in five previous meetings and still carry painful memories of Laurent Blanc’s famous Golden Goal that ended their World Cup dream in the Round of 16 back in 1998.

Deschamps, who captained France on that occasion, has urged his players not to underestimate Paraguay after their stunning victory over Germany. Nevertheless, Les Bleus possess greater quality across every area of the pitch and remain firmly on course for another deep World Cup run.

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
15/8

Reason for Tip

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals
8/11

Reason for Tip

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

Over 2.5 Cards

Over 2.5 Cards
5/6

Reason for Tip

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

K. Mbappe 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
2/25

Reason for Tip

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

O. Dembele 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
19/50

Reason for Tip

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Team News and Predicted Line-Ups

Paraguay

Omar Alderete remains unavailable due to a knee injury, meaning Jose Canale should continue alongside captain Gustavo Gomez in central defence after his heroic display against Germany.

Diego Gomez returns from suspension and is expected to slot back into midfield alongside Andres Cubas, while Miguel Almiron and Julio Enciso will provide the attacking creativity behind Gabriel Avalos.

France

France have a virtually fully-fit squad available once again.

Marcus Thuram remains doubtful with a calf problem, but Didier Deschamps is expected to retain the same starting XI that comfortably defeated Sweden.

Kylian Mbappe will spearhead the attack supported by Dembele, Olise and Bradley Barcola.


Predicted Starting Line-ups

Paraguay

Gill; Caceres, Gustavo Gomez, Canale, Alonso; Galarza, Cubas, Diego Gomez; Almiron, Avalos, Enciso

France

Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe


Paraguay v France Prediction

Prediction: Paraguay 1-3 France

Paraguay v France Betting Tips

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France Win

Both Teams To Score

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Cards

Kylian Mbappe – 1+ Shots on Target

Ousmane Dembele – 1+ Shots on Target

🔥 Estimated Odds: ~ 8.50+ (dependent on bookmaker)

Paraguay v France

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

France Win

Match Result
1/5

Reason for Tip

Paraguay v France Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder – World Cup 2026

Football: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16
Venue: TBC
Date: 4 July 2026
Kick-off: 22:00

Paraguay v France Preview

Paraguay produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 World Cup by eliminating four-time champions Germany on penalties in the Round of 32, but another enormous challenge awaits as Gustavo Alfaro’s resilient side prepare to face tournament favourites France for a place in the quarter-finals.

La Albirroja arrived in North America with few expecting them to make a deep run, yet they have steadily grown into the competition after a difficult start. A crushing 4-1 defeat to the USA in their opening group match threatened to derail their campaign before it had even begun, but Alfaro has since inspired a remarkable turnaround built on organisation, discipline and unwavering belief.

Their reward was a dramatic victory over Germany after a gruelling 120 minutes finished 1-1, with Jose Canale converting the decisive penalty to spark unforgettable celebrations. It was one of the greatest World Cup upsets in recent memory, overturning a 31-place gap in the FIFA World Rankings and further underlining the outstanding work Alfaro has done since taking charge.

Paraguay have now lost only five of their last 23 international matches in all competitions, while their defensive resilience has become the cornerstone of their success. They will, however, need another near-perfect performance to overcome a France side that has looked every inch the tournament favourite.

Didier Deschamps’ men have been ruthless throughout the competition, winning all four matches while scoring a tournament-leading 12 goals. Les Bleus eased through the group stage before brushing aside Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32, with Kylian Mbappe once again stealing the headlines after scoring twice.

France’s attacking quartet of Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola has terrorised opposition defences throughout the tournament. Their pace, movement and creativity have made Les Bleus arguably the most dangerous attacking side left in the competition, while the midfield pairing of Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot continues to provide the perfect platform.

History also favours France. Paraguay have never beaten Les Bleus in five previous meetings and still carry painful memories of Laurent Blanc’s famous Golden Goal that ended their World Cup dream in the Round of 16 back in 1998.

Deschamps, who captained France on that occasion, has urged his players not to underestimate Paraguay after their stunning victory over Germany. Nevertheless, Les Bleus possess greater quality across every area of the pitch and remain firmly on course for another deep World Cup run.

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
15/8

Reason for Tip

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals
8/11

Reason for Tip

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

Over 2.5 Cards

Over 2.5 Cards
5/6

Reason for Tip

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

K. Mbappe 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
2/25

Reason for Tip

4 Jul 22:00 - Paraguay vs France - WC 2026
4 Jul 22:00
Paraguay vs France - WC 2026

O. Dembele 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
19/50

Reason for Tip

Conclusion

Conclusion

Paraguay deserve enormous credit for reaching this stage after eliminating Germany, and Alfaro’s disciplined side have become one of the stories of the tournament.

However, France represent a significant step up in quality.

With Mbappe in outstanding form, Olise creating chances at will and Deschamps’ experienced squad showing the composure expected of genuine title contenders, Les Bleus should have enough firepower to eventually overcome stubborn resistance.

Expect Paraguay to remain competitive for long periods, but France’s superior depth and attacking quality should ultimately secure their place in the quarter-finals.

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