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France vs Paraguay: World Cup Round of 16

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · El País

France takes on Paraguay this Saturday in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, with Les Bleus seeking to repeat their 1998 championship success.

France enters as the favorite against Paraguay, who stunned the world by defeating Germany in the penalty shootout. The two teams previously met in the 1998 World Cup, where France won via Laurent Blanc's golden goal in extra time before going on to claim the championship. La Albirroja, led by Gustavo Alfaro, aims to once again make the defending champions work for their victory. catcross.biz

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