pamParaguay are going to be hosting the France national team in the World Cup Round of 16 on 4 July 2026, at the Lincoln Financial Field in the city of Philadelphia, USA. The winner of the match advances to the 9th July quarter-final match at Boston Stadium against the winner of Canada vs Morocco. Check out today’s free football predictions for more World Cup tips, part of our full World Cup predictions coverage.
Team Form
Paraguay shocked the four-time champions Germany during the penalties. Julio Enciso scored during the first half match, and after a 1 to 1 draw between the two teams, Paraguay went ahead to claim victory on penalties, thanks to a brilliant display from goalkeeper Orlando Gill. That marked their first time winning a knockout match since 2010.
France has been so strong tactically and unstoppable, winning Sweden 3 to nil after winning in their group stage. Mbappe already has six goal contributions, while Ousmane Dembele has four goal contributions, and Olise leads the tournament with five assists.
Paraguay Possible Lineup:
Gill; Caceres, Alonso, Canale, Gomez; Almiron, Cubas, Bobadilla, Galarza; Enciso, Avalos
France Possible Lineup:
Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Barcola; Mbappe.
History Between The Two Teams
These teams have played against each other at the World Cup twice, and France have claimed victory in both games. In 1958, Just Fontaine scored a hat-trick goal as part of his goal contribution record 13-goal in the tournament, helping France to win 7 to 3 against paraguay.
In 1998, Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert put on a stunning display, but France needed extra time in order for them to win the match against Paraguay, with Laurent Blanc scoring the first-ever Golden Goal in the 114th minute of the game.
PamPredict Predictions
France’s attacking form is too strong for Paraguay to handle right now, and Paraguay will find it extra hard to be able to create clear goal scoring chances. For a safer bet, France to win with a double chance bet (1X)
Over 1.5
Over 2.5
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