Paraguay vs France Result: Paraguay 0–1 France — Round of 8 — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: Paraguay 0–1 France at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia on July 4, 2026 — Round of 8, Match 89. Scorers: France: Kylian Mbappé (70').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Paraguay 0–1 France |
| Stage | Round of 8 |
| Match | #89 (Round of 8) |
| Date | July 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 17:00 |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Stage | Round of 8 — Match #89 |
| Goal scorers | France: Kylian Mbappé 70' |
Goal Scorers
No goals
- 70'Kylian Mbappé
Match Summary
France beat Paraguay 1-0 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal in the second half as Les Bleus advanced to set up a quarter-final clash with Morocco.
Player of the match: Kylian Mbappé.
Key Moments
- Paraguay and France traded half-chances in a tight opening period in Philadelphia.
- Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 70th minute with a decisive finish.
- Paraguay pushed for an equaliser but struggled to create clear openings against France's defence.
- France saw out a clean sheet to reach the quarter-finals.
Bracket Impact
France advance to the quarter-finals and will face Morocco in Match #97 on 9 July at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. Paraguay are eliminated after a penalty shootout win over Germany in the previous round.
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What This Means for Paraguay & France
France advance; Paraguay are eliminated.
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What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Paraguay | Eliminated |
| France | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Paraguay vs France score at World Cup 2026?
Paraguay 0–1 France — played at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia on July 4, 2026 (Round of 8, Match #89).
Who won Paraguay vs France World Cup 2026?
France won 1–0.
Where was Paraguay vs France played?
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — kickoff 17:00 local time.
What stage is Paraguay vs France?
Round of 8 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #89.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
France advance to the quarter-finals and will face Morocco in Match #97 on 9 July at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. Paraguay are eliminated after a penalty shootout win over Germany in the previous round.
Who scored in Paraguay vs France?
France: Kylian Mbappé 70'.