New Delhi, July 4 -- France will face Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The two-time world champions, who topped their group with authority, take on a resilient Paraguay side that produced one of the biggest shocks of the tournament by eliminating Germany on penalties. The clash pits France's superior quality and experience against Paraguay's organisation and counter-attacking threat in what promises to be a compelling knockout encounter.

The two sides have met five times before, with France unbeaten across all encounters (three wins, two draws). Paraguay are yet to record a victory against Les Bleus. The most notable previous clash came in the 1998 World Cup Round of 16, w...