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Paraguay vs. France: World Cup Round of 16 Showdown
4 Jul
Summary
- The match will kick off at 10pm UK time on Saturday.
- This fixture will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
- Paraguay reached the Round of 16 after a penalty shootout win over Germany.
Paraguay and France are scheduled to compete in a highly anticipated Round of 16 World Cup match on Saturday. The game will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with a 10pm UK time kickoff. The winner will advance to face either Canada or Morocco in the quarter-finals.
Paraguay's journey to this stage has been notable. Competing in the World Cup for the first time since 2010, they achieved a significant upset by eliminating Germany in a penalty shootout during the Round of 32. Their group stage performance saw them qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
France, a perennial favorite and winner of the 2018 tournament, has also demonstrated strong form. They comfortably topped their group and secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32. France was also the runner-up in the 2022 World Cup.
UK viewers can watch the match live on BBC One or stream it online via BBC iPlayer. Highlights will be available across various platforms, including BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and TikTok.
