Paraguay vs France FIFA World Cup 2026: Match time in India, live streaming and team details

France will continue its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a Round of 16 clash against Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on Saturday. The 2018 world champions enter the knockout stage after winning every match so far and remain among the favourites to lift the trophy. Kylian Mbappe's side will aim to maintain its unbeaten run and move one step closer to another World Cup title.

Paraguay arrive with confidence after producing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament by eliminating Germany in the Round of 32.

Paraguay vs France FIFA World Cup 2026 match preview

France head into the knockout contest on the back of a flawless group stage and Round of 32 campaign, having won all of their matches. The 2018 champions have established themselves as one of the tournament favourites and will look to continue their impressive form.


Paraguay have emerged as one of the surprise packages of the competition. Their penalty shootout victory over Germany secured a place in the Round of 16 and provided a major confidence boost ahead of the meeting with France.

Paraguay vs France FIFA World Cup 2026 match time in India

The Round of 16 clash between Paraguay and France will be played on Sunday, July 5, at 2:30 am IST.

Where to watch Paraguay vs France live streaming in India

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France will be streamed live on the ZEE5 app for viewers in India.

Paraguay vs France venue and stadium details

Paraguay and France will face each other at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.

Paraguay vs France TV telecast and online streaming platforms

The match will be broadcast live on Unite8 Sports 1 and Unite8 Sports 2 in India. Live streaming will be available on the ZEE5 app.

Paraguay vs France predicted playing XI and team lineup

France (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappe.

Paraguay (4-3-3): Gill; Caceres, Gustavo Gomez, Canale, Alonso; Galarza, Cubas, Diego Gomez; Miguel Almiron, Julio Enciso, Gabriel Avalos.

Paraguay vs France injury updates

There are no reported injuries in either squad. Both teams are expected to have full squads available for the Round of 16 encounter.

Paraguay vs France head-to-head record and recent team form

France have held the advantage in previous meetings with Paraguay. The two teams have met five times across the FIFA World Cup and international friendlies, with France winning three matches and the other two ending in draws.

Their latest meeting came in June 2017 when France registered a 5-0 victory in a friendly. The sides drew 1-1 in 2014 and played out a goalless draw in 2008. France also defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the 1998 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 and claimed a 7-3 victory in the group stage of the 1958 World Cup.

Head-to-head

Played: 4

France: 2

Paraguay: 0

Draws: 2

World Cup meetings

Played: 2

France: 2

Paraguay: 0

Form guide

Paraguay

• Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties)
• Paraguay 0-0 Australia
• Turkiye 0-1 Paraguay
• USA 4-1 Paraguay
• Paraguay 4-0 Nicaragua

France

• France 3-0 Sweden
• Norway 1-4 France
• France 3-0 Iraq
• France 3-1 Senegal
• France 3-1 Northern Ireland

Key players to watch in Paraguay vs France FIFA World Cup 2026

France will look to Kylian Mbappe to lead the attack after contributing eight goal involvements, including six goals, during the tournament. Michael Olise has impressed with five assists, while Ousmane Dembele has recorded six goal involvements, including a hat-trick earlier in the competition.

For Paraguay, Julio Enciso remains the focal point in attack after scoring against Germany in the previous round. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill earned hero status with two penalty saves in the shootout victory over Germany, while defensive midfielder Andres Cubas will be responsible for protecting the midfield and disrupting France's attacking play.