Paraguay vs France Live Score, Result, Lineups, Stats & Match Highlights
Last updated: 6 July 2026
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
Stage: Round of 16
Match: Paraguay vs France
Venue: Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia
Kickoff time: 1:00 AM Nigeria time / WAT
Status: Full-time
Final score: Paraguay 0-1 France
Goal scorer: Kylian Mbappé, penalty
Qualified team: France
Eliminated team: Paraguay
Next round: Quarter-finals
Paraguay vs France Live Score, Result: Paraguay vs France ended 0-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. France reached the quarter-finals after Kylian Mbappé scored from the penalty spot in a tight knockout match.
The Paraguay vs France live score stayed close for most of the game. Paraguay defended deep in a 5-4-1 shape and tried to slow France down. France had more possession, more passes, more shots, and far more final-third control.
This was not an easy win for France. Paraguay made the match physical, compact, and uncomfortable. But France had enough quality to find the winning moment and move one step closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
Paraguay vs France Result
Paraguay 0-1 France
Full-time result: France win
Winning goal: Kylian Mbappé penalty
Round: FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
France next match: Quarter-final vs Morocco
France won the match by one goal. Paraguay failed to register a shot on target, while France tested the goalkeeper five times. The biggest difference came in attacking quality and control of the ball.
Mbappé’s penalty decided the match. It was a calm finish in a high-pressure knockout game. France did not dominate the scoreline, but they controlled most of the important areas.
Paraguay vs France Match Summary
France entered the game as favourites, but Paraguay made them work hard. Gustavo Alfaro’s team stayed compact and used a defensive shape to block spaces around the box.
France pushed forward through Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, and Kylian Mbappé. Their wide players created pressure from both sides, while Manu Koné and Adrien Rabiot helped France control midfield.
Paraguay pressed more often than France, but France handled the pressure well. They completed 526 passes from 587 attempts, compared to Paraguay’s 108 completed passes from 191.
The final score was only 1-0, but the stats showed France had stronger control.
Paraguay vs France Live Score Updates
Kickoff: Match started at Philadelphia Stadium
Half-time score: Paraguay 0-0 France
Full-time score: Paraguay 0-1 France
Goal scorer: Kylian Mbappé
Winning team: France
Qualified team: France
Eliminated team: Paraguay
France move into the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Paraguay leave the tournament after a brave knockout-stage run.
Paraguay vs France Stats
France controlled the game in most key attacking areas. Paraguay worked hard without the ball but struggled to create clear chances.
Possession
Paraguay: 22%
France: 66%
In contest: 12%
France had long spells of possession. Paraguay spent much of the match defending and pressing without keeping the ball for long periods.
Goals
Paraguay: 0
France: 1
France scored the only goal from inside the penalty area. Paraguay did not score and could not turn their defensive work into a clear attacking breakthrough.
Attempts at Goal
Paraguay: 5 total shots
France: 15 total shots
Paraguay shots on target: 0
France shots on target: 5
Paraguay off target: 4
France off target: 9
France created three times more attempts than Paraguay. They were also far more dangerous in front of goal.
Shots by Area
Paraguay shots inside the box: 1
France shots inside the box: 5
Paraguay shots outside the box: 4
France shots outside the box: 10
Paraguay were forced into low-quality shots from distance. France found better positions and created more pressure around the penalty area.
Passing and Distribution Stats
Paraguay passes: 191
France passes: 587
Paraguay completed passes: 108
France completed passes: 526
This was one of the clearest differences in the match. France controlled the ball and moved it with more confidence. Paraguay completed only 108 passes across the match.
France also made 20 crosses, while Paraguay made 6. Neither team completed a cross, but France used wide areas more often and kept Paraguay pinned back.
Final Third Entries
France dominated final-third entries.
Left channel: Paraguay 5, France 35
Central channel: Paraguay 1, France 14
Right channel: Paraguay 7, France 31
France attacked heavily through both wide channels. Dembélé and Olise helped stretch Paraguay’s back line, while Mbappé remained the main danger near the box.
Paraguay had very little central access. Their central final-third entries were limited to just one.
Line Breaks
Attempted line breaks: Paraguay 144, France 141
Completed line breaks: Paraguay 46, France 114
Paraguay tried to break lines often, but France were far more successful. France completed 114 line breaks, showing better passing quality and movement between the lines.
Defensive line breaks were also important.
Paraguay completed defensive line breaks: 3
France completed defensive line breaks: 10
France found more ways to get behind Paraguay’s defensive shape.
Set Plays and Corners
Corners: Paraguay 2, France 12
Free kicks: Paraguay 10, France 12
Penalties scored: Paraguay 0, France 1
France won 12 corners and created constant pressure from set plays. The match-winning moment also came from a penalty, which Mbappé converted.
Paraguay had only two corners and could not turn set pieces into a goal threat.
Defensive Stats
Forced turnovers: Paraguay 40, France 37
Pressing applied: Paraguay 268, France 95
Paraguay pressed far more than France. Andres Cubas led Paraguay’s pressing effort, while Diego Gómez forced key turnovers.
Still, pressing alone was not enough. France had better control after winning the ball and made more of their attacking moments.
Discipline
Yellow cards: Paraguay 0, France 3
Red cards: Paraguay 0, France 0
Fouls against: Paraguay 13, France 11
Offsides: Paraguay 0, France 0
France received three yellow cards, while Paraguay did not receive any. The match stayed competitive, but there were no red cards.
Paraguay vs France Lineups
Paraguay Starting XI
Formation: 5-4-1
Coach: Gustavo Alfaro
Goalkeeper:
Orlando Gill
Defenders:
Gustavo Velazquez
Omar Alderete
Juan Jose Caceres
Junior Alonso
Gustavo Gomez
Midfielders:
Diego Gomez
Miguel Almiron
Andres Cubas
Matias Galarza
Attack:
Julio Enciso
Paraguay Substitutions
Jose Canale came on at 58 minutes.
Gustavo Caballero came on at 61 minutes.
Mauricio came on at 71 minutes.
Gabriel Avalos came on at 71 minutes.
Paraguay used changes to add energy and attacking support, but France still controlled the match.
France Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Coach: Didier Deschamps
Goalkeeper:
Mike Maignan
Defenders:
Lucas Digne
Dayot Upamecano
Jules Koundé
William Saliba
Midfielders:
Manu Koné
Adrien Rabiot
Attackers:
Ousmane Dembélé
Michael Olise
Bradley Barcola
Kylian Mbappé
France Substitutions
Desire Doue came on at 61 minutes.
Rayan Cherki came on at 84 minutes.
France kept their attacking structure and used fresh legs late in the match.
Key Player Stats
Kylian Mbappé: 1 goal
Kylian Mbappé: 5 attempts at goal
Manu Koné: 70 passes
Ousmane Dembélé: 12 crosses
Michael Olise: 11.62 km total distance
Jules Koundé: 47 sprints
Jules Koundé: 22 completed line breaks
Ousmane Dembélé: 30 receptions between midfield and defensive lines
Diego Gómez: 12 forced turnovers
Andres Cubas: 52 pressing actions
Mbappé was the match winner. His goal gave France the edge in a game where Paraguay made space difficult.
Manu Koné was important in midfield. His 70 passes helped France control rhythm and keep Paraguay under pressure.
Jules Koundé also had a strong game. His sprints, offers to receive, and line breaks helped France move forward from the back.
For Paraguay, Diego Gómez and Andres Cubas worked hard without the ball. Their pressing and turnovers showed Paraguay’s fighting spirit.
Paraguay vs France Head-to-Head
France now have another win over Paraguay in World Cup history.
Recent listed meetings:
Paraguay 0-1 France, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
France 1-0 Paraguay, FIFA World Cup 1998 Round of 16
France 7-3 Paraguay, FIFA World Cup 1958 Group Stage
France have now won all three listed meetings against Paraguay.
Paraguay Form Before Elimination
Paraguay 0-1 France
Germany 1-1 Paraguay, Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties
Paraguay 0-0 Australia
Türkiye 0-1 Paraguay
USA 4-1 Paraguay
Paraguay had a strong tournament run after a poor start against the USA. Their penalty win over Germany was one of their biggest moments. However, France proved too strong in the Round of 16.
Why France Won
France won because they controlled the ball, created more chances, and had the match’s biggest attacking moment.
Their 66% possession showed control. Their 15 shots showed attacking pressure. Their 12 corners showed territory. Their 526 completed passes showed calmness under pressure.
Paraguay worked hard and pressed with intensity. But they did not create enough clear chances. Zero shots on target made it very hard to score against a team like France.
What This Result Means
France are through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Paraguay are out of the tournament.
The result keeps France’s title hopes alive. It also sets up a huge quarter-final against Morocco.
For Paraguay, the tournament ends with pride. They defended bravely, beat Germany on penalties in the previous round, and pushed one of the tournament favourites in a close knockout match.
Paraguay vs France Highlights
Main highlights from Paraguay vs France:
France beat Paraguay 1-0
Kylian Mbappé scored the winning penalty
France had 66% possession
France had 15 shots
Paraguay had no shots on target
France won 12 corners
France completed 526 passes
Paraguay pressed 268 times
France qualified for the quarter-finals
Paraguay were eliminated
Paraguay vs France FAQs
What was the final score of Paraguay vs France?
The final score was Paraguay 0-1 France. France won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match.
Who scored in Paraguay vs France?
Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the match from the penalty spot.
Did France qualify for the quarter-finals?
Yes. France qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after beating Paraguay 1-0.
Is Paraguay out of the World Cup?
Yes. Paraguay were eliminated after losing 1-0 to France in the Round of 16.
What time was Paraguay vs France in Nigeria?
Paraguay vs France kicked off at 1:00 AM Nigeria time / WAT.
Where was Paraguay vs France played?
The match was played at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia.
Who will France play next?
France will play Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
How many shots did France have against Paraguay?
France had 15 total attempts at goal, with 5 shots on target.
How many shots on target did Paraguay have?
Paraguay had 0 shots on target against France.
What formation did Paraguay use?
Paraguay used a 5-4-1 formation.
What formation did France use?
France used a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Final Word
Paraguay vs France was a tight FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match, but France had the quality to win it. Mbappé’s penalty was the key moment, and France’s control of possession helped them manage the game.
Paraguay defended with discipline and pressed with real energy. But their lack of shots on target made the difference.
France move on to the quarter-finals. Paraguay leave the tournament after a brave and memorable World Cup run.
