Paraguay vs France - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group round of 16 Match - Paraguay vs France.
Paraguay’s dream FIFA World Cup 2026 run faces its toughest test yet when La Albirroja meet tournament favourites France in a Round of 16 clash at Philadelphia Stadium on Saturday, July 4. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. local time / U.S. Eastern, 11:00 p.m. CEST, and 21:00 GMT, with the winner advancing to face either Canada or Morocco in the quarterfinals. Paraguay arrive full of belief after stunning Germany on penalties, while France have looked ruthless so far, including a 3-0 Round of 32 win over Sweden. Extreme heat in Philadelphia is also a major storyline, with forecasts raising concerns over player conditions.
How to Watch Paraguay vs France – FIFA World Cup Match
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| Portugal | In Portugal the game will be broadcast live on Sport TV Channel 5 and SIC. |
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| Spain | FuboTV, DAZN, RTVE Play, Tele Deportes, TVE La 1, LA 2 Cat and Movistar Plus+ – M+ Liga de Campeones will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | The live coverage of the match will be available on SVT 1, SVT Play and Discovery +. |
| Norway | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on TV 2 Direkte and TV 2 Play. |
| France | beIN Sports 1, beIN Sports Connect, My Canal, M6+ and M6 will provide live coverage for French football fans. |
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Team news
Paraguay: Diego Gómez is available again after suspension and is expected to return in midfield. Paraguay have no major confirmed injury concerns reported.
France: Aurélien Tchouaméni is expected to miss the match with a thigh injury, with Manu Koné likely to replace him. Marcus Thuram has been managing a minor calf issue, but France’s attacking core remains available.
Predicted lineups
Paraguay: Gill; Cáceres, Gustavo Gómez, Canale, Alonso; Galarza, Cubas, Diego Gómez; Almirón, Ávalos, Enciso.
France: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Manu Koné, Rabiot; Dembélé, Olise, Barcola; Mbappé.