Paraguay vs France: World Cup 1/8 Final Preview

Paraguay face France at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on 4 July 2026 in a World Cup 1/8 final tie. Paraguay arrive from Group D, where they finished third with 4 points and a goal difference of -2, while France topped Group I with 9 points and a goal difference of +8 after three straight wins.

Squad Information

Squad information is straightforward: there are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for either Paraguay or France, and no players are flagged as questionable. With no missing players reported, both coaches are expected to have full squads available for selection.

Key Players

For France, that means key attacking stars Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are available. Mbappé has been the tournament’s standout forward so far, scoring 6 goals and adding 2 assists in 4 appearances, while Dembélé has contributed 4 goals and 2 assists with an 8.28 average rating. Creative midfielder Michael Olise is also available, having supplied 5 assists and been central to France’s buildup play.

Paraguay can count on Julio César Enciso, who has 1 goal and 2 assists and is their main creative outlet in the final third. With no attacking absences on either side, the full offensive firepower of both teams should be on display in Philadelphia.