04/07/2026 10:15 - Deportes
According to Infobae, the France national team, one of the top favorites to win the title, will face the surprising Paraguay side this July 4, 2026, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The match will take place in the city of Philadelphia and promises to be a thrilling encounter full of excitement and plot twists.
La Albirroja (The White and Red), coached by Argentine manager Gustavo Alfaro, has established itself as one of the tournament's great revelations. In the group stage, they suffered a 1-4 defeat against the United States, secured a 1-0 victory over Turkey, and drew 0-0 with Australia. In the Round of 32, they eliminated Germany in a heartbreaking penalty shootout (4-3) after a 1-1 draw in regular time, showcasing the typical resilience of South American underdogs.
Les Bleus (The Blues), led by Didier Deschamps, demonstrated their power by dominating Group I with authority. They achieved victories against Senegal (3-1), Iraq (3-0), and Norway (4-1). In the Round of 32, they comfortably defeated Sweden 3-0, cementing their status as title contenders and displaying overwhelming defensive solidity.
The match will kick off at 18:00 local time in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil (GMT-3). In Spain, it will start at 00:00 on July 5. Fans around the world will be able to watch it live via TyC Sports and DSports in Argentina, Fox and Telemundo in the USA, and DAZN in Spain.
| Paraguay (Coach: Gustavo Alfaro) | France (Coach: Didier Deschamps) |
|---|---|
| Orlando Gill | Mike Maignan |
| Juan Cáceres | Jules Koundé |
| Gustavo Gómez | Dayot Upamecano |
| José María Canale | William Saliba |
| Junior Alonso | Lucas Digne |
| Miguel Almirón | Aurélien Tchouaméni |
| Damián Bobadilla | Adrien Rabiot |
| Andrés Cubas | Ousmane Dembélé |
| Matías Galarza Fonda | Michael Olise |
| Julio Enciso | Bradley Barcola |
| Gabriel Ávalos | Kylian Mbappé |
Alfredo S. Quiroga
