World Cup
2026-07-04 - Paraguay vs France
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : World: FIFA World Cup - Round of 16
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
Saturday 4th July 2026, 1600hrs (local)
Paraguay
By finishing in 3rd place in Group D at the conclusion of the group stage and a goal difference of -2, Paraguay were seventh of the best eight third place finishers to be given a slot in the knockout round of 32.
A heavy 4-1 defeat to co-hosts USA in their opening game of the group campaign was the worst possible start for Los Guaranies but Gustavo Alfaro’s side managed to claw their way back into knockout contention by taking four points from their next two games.
A narrow 1-0 win over a disappointing Turkey outfit was followed by a 0-0 draw with Australia which proved to be enough to send the South Americans into the round of 32 where they again prevailed by beating Germany in a penalty shoot-out after the scores were level 1-1 after normal and extra-time.
The Paraguayans will not be as lucky this time around I fear.
France
France have emerged as THE form team in this World Cup so far as Les Bleus veritably cruised through the group stage by finishing top of Group I with a 100% winning record and this momentum carried on into the knockout round of 32.
The French plundered a total of 10 goals during the group stage where they finished top of Group I with the maximum nine-point haul before posting another three goals in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Sweden in the round of 32.
Striker Kylian Mbappe leads the way with 6 goals to his name and along with Ousmane Dembele 4 goals and Michael Olise chipping in with 5 assists to date, Didier Deschamps’ side absolutely look the real deal right now.
The Betting Verdict
France are unbeaten in their previous four meetings with Paraguay, collecting three wins in the process. Les Bleus should get the job done here at Lincoln Financial Field as well.
The Pick :
Paraguay 1-2 France
