Round of 16 · FIFA World Cup 2026
Paraguay vs France
Paraguay vs France at FIFA World Cup 2026. Sat, Jul 4, 09:00 PM UTC. Lincoln Financial Field.
Kickoff
Venue
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia
Capacity
69,796
AI Win Probability
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AI Win Probability
Editorial shadow-model analysis. Not betting odds, not betting advice.
AI Match Analysis
Pre-match fact packAI data updated:
Multi-model consensus
5 of 5 models agreeFacts favour the away side
One-sided profileDecisive factor: France's far superior FIFA ranking and Elo rating
Data comparison
Elo ratingΔ 311
Paraguay
1823
France
2134
FIFA ranking: #57 vs #2
Head-to-head
5 previous meetings: 0 wins – 2 draws – 3 wins
Last meeting: 2017-06-020-5· Friendly
Source: eloratings.net — descriptive strength rating, not a prediction
Key players — Paraguay
- Miguel Almirón · Midfield — Miguel Almirón is listed as Midfield; roster age 32; DOB 1994-02-10.
- Julio Enciso · Offence — Julio Enciso is listed as Offence; roster age 22; DOB 2004-01-23.
- Gustavo Gómez · Defence — Gustavo Gómez is listed as Defence; roster age 33; DOB 1993-05-06.
Key players — France
- Kylian Mbappé · Offence — Kylian Mbappé is listed as Offence; roster age 27; DOB 1998-12-20.
- N'Golo Kanté · Midfield — N'Golo Kanté is listed as Midfield; roster age 35; DOB 1991-03-29.
- Mike Maignan · Goalkeeper — Mike Maignan is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 30; DOB 1995-07-03.
Tactical angle
This pre-match fact update covers Paraguay (PAR) and France (FRA). Elo lists PAR at 1823 and FRA at 2134, a 311 point gap. Roster data lists PAR with 26 players at average age 28.5, and FRA with 26 players at average age 26.6.
What to watch
- • Match status: scheduled; PAR vs FRA kicks off at 2026-07-04T21:00:00Z.
- • Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA.
- • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-04T21:00:00Z.
Fact box
- • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-04T21:00:00Z.
- • Match status: scheduled; PAR vs FRA kicks off at 2026-07-04T21:00:00Z.
- • Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA.
- • FIFA ranks: PAR 57, FRA 2.
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Kickoff time by timezone
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Venue local time
America/New_York
Local stadium time, generated with the venue IANA timezone rather than the server timezone.
UTC+8 time
Asia/Shanghai
Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur all use UTC+8 during the tournament window, so the clock time is identical.
Canonical UTC
UTC
Canonical source timestamp used by schema, datasets and downstream feeds.
Paraguay local time
America/Asuncion
Primary home-market time for Paraguay; useful when team-country time differs from venue, UTC or UTC+8.
France local time
Europe/Paris
Primary home-market time for France; useful when team-country time differs from venue, UTC or UTC+8.
Match quick answers
When is Paraguay vs France?
Paraguay vs France is scheduled for Sat, Jul 4, 09:00 PM UTC. Venue local time is Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT; UTC+8 time for Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur is Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 05:00 AM GMT+8. Team-local checks: Paraguay local time: Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 06:00 PM GMT-3; France local time: Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 11:00 PM GMT+2.GoalPulse updates match status, scores and fixture links before and during matchday.
Who is more likely to win, Paraguay or France?
GoalPulse's editorial shadow model estimates Paraguay to win 16%, a draw 17% and France to win 67%, making France the slight model favorite. Editorial shadow-model analysis. Not betting odds, not betting advice.
Where is Paraguay vs France played?
The match is played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, United States, a venue with capacity for 69,796 supporters.
What stage is this match?
This is a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match, with the winner advancing to the next round.
What are the FIFA rankings and coaches?
Paraguay are FIFA-ranked #57 and coached by Gustavo Alfaro. France are FIFA-ranked #2 and coached by Didier Deschamps.
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Match preview
Paraguay face France in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The match kicks off at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, United States, a venue with a capacity of 69,796.
France are the higher-ranked side on paper (FIFA #2) facing Paraguay (#57). The a wide ranking gap between the two sides is 55 places. This is a cross-confederation clash: CONMEBOL vs UEFA.
Paraguay are coached by Gustavo Alfaro, while France are led by Didier Deschamps. Both managers have shaped distinct identities for their squads in the build-up to North America 2026.
In the knockout phase, every match is a single elimination. If the score remains level after 90 minutes, the contest extends to 30 minutes of extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played, the highest in tournament history.