France are set to advance to the 1/8 final against Paraguay

• France will face Paraguay in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup.
• Gustavo Alfaro’s side beat Switzerland 3-0 in the group stage.
• Gustavo Alfaro believes that France’s coach will be influenced by his team’s recent performance.

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In the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup, France will play Paraguay, with the match to be played in the group stage. France will face Paraguay in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup, with the match to be played in the group stage. According to the Guardian, the French will be looking to avoid Paraguay’s tactics. The French team’s coach, Didier Deschamps, said that his side will need to be careful, as Paraguay’s style could make it difficult for France to win the match. It is also reported by the Guardian that Deschamps is aware of the risks and that the team must be ready for the match.

Marca also states that France, with the group stage, won all matches and scored 13 goals, conceding just two. The publication adds that Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola are expected to play a key role for the team, while Mbappé is expected to score in the 1/8 final.

Paraguay coach L’Équipe believes that he is aware of the tactics France will use. The publication adds that Alfaro, as he said, believes that France will have to be ready for the match. The coach also believes that Paraguay will be able to surprise France.

Marca also writes that France, with the group stage, will have to be careful, as Paraguay may try to frustrate France’s attacking power. The publication notes that, if France can keep the ball and control the match, it will be able to win without conceding goals.

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