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France vs Paraguay: World Cup 2028 Round of 16

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · El País

France and Paraguay clash in Philadelphia on Saturday in the World Cup 2028 round of 16, with Les Bleus favored to advance despite Paraguay's surprising victory over Germany.

France enters the match as favorites, looking to repeat their 1998 World Cup success when they defeated Paraguay in round of 16 through a golden goal by Laurent Blanc. This time, the Albirroja, led by Gustavo Alfaro, aims to upset Les Bleus after their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Germany. beltedkingfisher.blog

The South American team, which has shown resilience throughout the tournament, will look to exploit any defensive weaknesses in the French side as they seek to advance to the quarterfinals.

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