France vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 Round of 16

France enters as favorites against Paraguay, who stunned Germany in penalties to advance. The teams previously met in the 1998 World Cup, which went to extra time and was decided by a golden goal from Laurent Blanc. France went on to win that tournament and hopes to repeat their success.

Paraguay, known as La Albirroja, is expected to put up a fight against Les Bleus in this crucial knockout match. piekny-pies.pl