World Cup favourites France will hope to avoid becoming Paraguay’s latest victim when they meet in the round of 16 on Saturday night.
The South American nation knocked out Germany on penalties in the last-32 stage after holding the European giants to a draw. Julio Enciso headed them into a first-half lead before Kai Havertz levelled after the break. Jonathan Tah thought he had won it for Die Mannschaft in extra time, only for his goal to be controversially ruled out by VAR.
It was a superb defensive performance from Paraguay, but they will need to be even better at the back as France have hit three goals or more in all four of their World Cup matches.
Les Bleus’ attacking talent have, quite simply, been in electric form in North America. Kylian Mbappe has six goals at this tournament after adding two more to his tally in their 3-0 victory over Sweden in the previous round.
Didier Deschamps’s star-studded team are the hot favourites to progress to the quarter-finals where the winners of this tie will play Canada or Morocco.
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When is Paraguay v France?
Paraguay v France will take place on Saturday 4 July 2026.
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Paraguay v France kick-off time
Paraguay v France will kick off at 10pm UK time.
The round of 16 match is set to be played at the Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania, United States.
What TV channel is Paraguay v France on?
You can watch the game live on ITV 1 / BBC One.
All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.
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How to live stream Paraguay v France online
UK viewers can stream the game live online via BBC iPlayer / ITVX.
The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.
Is Paraguay v France on radio?
You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.
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