Paraguay vs France — Predicted Lineups & Prediction
Paraguay 0 - 1 France at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 16). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (5-4-1 vs 4-3-3), key players including Miguel Almirón and Gabriel Ávalos and Kylian Mbappé and Désiré Doué, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
Road to the Round of 16
- Paraguay enters the Round of 16 after a 1 - 1 loss to Germany in the Round of 32.
- France enters the Round of 16 after a 4 - 6 loss to England in the Third Place Play-off.
Paraguay vs France Confirmed Starting XI
Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.
Paraguay vs France Prediction
France start as clear favourites and will be expected to take control against Paraguay. France's biggest threat runs through Kylian Mbappé and Désiré Doué, while Paraguay will pin their hopes on Miguel Almirón and Gabriel Ávalos. It is the round of 16 — win or go home. The match is staged at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
Tactical matchup
Paraguay line up in a 4-4-2, France in a 4-4-2. France should control the ball and probe for openings, while Paraguay are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Miguel Almirón and Gabriel Ávalos on the counter. Whether Michael Olise and Adrien Rabiot can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. In a knockout tie the first goal and set pieces carry outsized weight, with caution often trumping early ambition.
Key players to watch
- Paraguay: Miguel Almirón, Gabriel Ávalos, Andrés Cubas — 4-4-2 formation
- France: Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué, Michael Olise — 4-4-2 formation
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