04 Jul 2026, 23:47
France face Paraguay in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup
- France match Paraguay — Paraguay in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup is scheduled for 21.00 CEST.
- Paraguay’s matches will be played in the same group as Germany’s, while France’s will be played in the same group as Mbappé and Olise.
- L’Équipe believes the system will be 5-4-1, with Paraguay defending.
For more, see Marca and L’Équipe.
France and Paraguay will meet in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup. The match will start at 21.00 CEST.
The Guardian notes that coach Didier Deschamps (France) will probably field a super defensive setup against the 2026 World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé starting. The publication adds that Paraguay will also be able to play with a high defensive line, and that Paraguay will not allow France to create clear chances for shots in the final third, with a focus on preventing the opponent from advancing.
Marca also says that France will go into the match as favourites. The publication also believes that Paraguay will be able to hold their own against France in the tournament, and that, according to the author, the match will be decided by the details. The publication notes that the team’s strategy will be to defend and counterattack.
L’Équipe believes that Paraguay’s main advantage will be their defensive line with a 5-4-1 system. It also adds that defender Omar Alderete (29 years old) will be key in stopping the ball, especially through the problem areas, and that, in the end, the match will be decided by the weak points. The publication believes that, during the match, the coach will use a strategy that will allow France to be held back.
L’Équipe’s predicted lineups for the match: Paraguay — Gill, J. Caceres, Velasquez, G. Gomez, Alderete, J. Alonso, Almiron, D. Gomez, A. Cubas, Galarza, Enciso; France — Manu Koné and Bradley Barcola will start.
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