Paraguay to face France in World Cup Round of 16

Paraguay has reached the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, setting up a match against powerhouse France. The team secured its spot in the knockout stage by defeating Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 tie through 120 minutes.

Paraguay's path to the Round of 16 was hard-fought, qualifying as one of the best third-place teams in the group stage. Their victory over Germany, a perennial contender, has fueled optimism. The team now travels to Philadelphia for the crucial match against France.

France, meanwhile, enters the Round of 16 as a strong favorite, having dominated their group and convincingly beaten Sweden 3-0 in their previous match. Led by Kylian Mbappé, who is tied for the tournament's top scorer with six goals, France aims to add another World Cup title to their 2018 victory and 2022 final appearance.

The match is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Paraguayan fans can follow the game via radio broadcasts on ABC Cardinal 730 AM and ABC del Este 107.1 FM, as well as on ABC TV Paraguay's YouTube channel.