Tonight, the World Cup’s Round of 16 promises to be thrilling, especially with the Paraguay-France match in Philadelphia set to kick off at 5 p.m. (ET). It’s likely to be a hot one, with temperatures soaring above 95 degrees.
France has been a strong contender this year, still unbeaten and boasting impressive victories. They’ve scored at least three goals in each of their last four matches, including a solid 3-0 win over Sweden, marking their most significant victory margin since 1998.
Here’s what to know about the Paraguay vs. France match:
- What: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16
- When: July 4th, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (Free trial available)
Paraguay made headlines by upsetting Germany in the round of 32. After a 1-1 tie, they triumphed in penalties, marking only the second time La Albiroja has advanced this far in the tournament.
For further details on the match, it’s scheduled for 5 p.m. ET today.
How to watch Paraguay vs. France for free
If you don’t have cable, you can still catch the match on a live TV streaming service. My go-to is DIRECTV; they offer a 5-day free trial, which could be a solid way to save as you check out channels like FOX, FS1, and Telemundo.
France’s World Cup Results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Senegal (Group I) | France 3, Senegal 1 |
| Iraq (Group I) | France 3, Iraq 0 |
| Norway (Group I) | France 4, Norway 1 |
| Sweden (Round of 32) | France 3, Sweden 0 |
Paraguay’s World Cup Results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| USA (Group D) | USA 4, Paraguay 1 |
| Türkiye (Group D) | Türkiye 1, Paraguay 0 |
| Australia (Group D) | 0-0 draw |
| Germany (Round of 32) | 1-1 draw, Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties |
France World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Blythe Samba
- Mike Maignan
- Robin Risser
Defenders:
- Malo Gusto
- Lucas Digne
- Dayo Upamecano
- Jules Koundé
- Ibrahima Konaté
- William Saliba
- Théo Hernandez
- Lucas Hernandez
- Maxence Lacroix
Midfielders:
- Manu Kone
- Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Michael Orise
- N’Golo Kanté
- Adrien Rabiot
- Warren Zaire-Emery
- Rayan Cherki
- Magnes Acriosh
Forwards:
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Marcus Thuram
- Kylian Mbappé (Captain)
- Bradley Barcola
- Desiree Duet
- Jean-Philippe Mateta
Paraguay World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Gatito Fernandez
- Orlando Gil
- Gaston Olveira
Defenders:
- Gustavo Velazquez
- Omar Alderete
- Fabian Balbuena
- Junior Alonso
- Juan Caceres
- Jose Canale
- Gustavo Gomez
- Alexandro Maidana
Midfielders:
- Diego Gomez
- Mauricio
- Andres Cubas
- Damien Bobadilla
- Alejandro Romero Gamarra
- Julio Enciso
- Brian Ojeda
- Matias Galarza
Forwards:
- Ramon Sosa
- Antonio Sanabria
- Miguel Almirón
- Alex Arce
- Gabriel Avalos
- Gustavo Caballero
- Isidro Pitta
