Paraguay faces France in World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after stunning Germany upset

Paraguay and France are scheduled to clash in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup. The game is set to take place on Saturday at 6:00 PM Argentinian time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA.

The Albirroja, Paraguay's national team, caused one of the tournament's biggest upsets by defeating Germany, the four-time World Cup winners, in a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1 after regulation time, with goals from Paraguay's Julio Enciso and Germany's Kai Havertz. In the shootout, Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill saved crucial penalties, and defender José Canale secured the victory for Paraguay.

France, on the other hand, demonstrated their strength by convincingly beating Sweden 3-0. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Michael Olise added another goal. With a star-studded squad, France has reaffirmed its status as a leading title contender, boasting numerous offensive talents.

Fans can watch the match live on television through Telefé, TyC Sports, and DSports in Argentina, and via streaming on the Paramount+ platform. Real-time updates and statistics will also be available on canchallena.com.

Betting markets heavily favor France to win and advance to the quarterfinals. Odds reflect France's strong position, with potential winnings for a Paraguay victory being significantly higher, indicating the perceived disparity in team strength. An equalizer in regular time is also considered a less likely outcome according to bookmakers.