France faces Paraguay in a FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match. France, featuring strong attacking play, leads the tournament with a 4-0 record and 13 goals scored against two conceded. The team reached the final in the previous edition. Paraguay advanced by eliminating four-time champions Germany. The contest takes place in Philadelphia amid high temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius. Kylian Mbappe has scored six goals in the tournament, placing him second in the scoring race behind Lionel Messi. Other top scorers include Erling Haaland and Harry Kane with five goals each. France has scored three or more goals in five straight World Cup matches. The match highlights ongoing form for France after their 2018 title win.
