Match Snapshot
Paraguay vs France finished 0-1 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | samedi 4 juillet 2026 |
| Kickoff | 23:00 |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Referee | Ilgiz Tantashev, Uzbekistan |
| Round | Round of 16 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
Paraguay come into this fixture after 1 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats across the last five finished matches, while France arrive with 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, Paraguay start this round in position 7 with 4 points, while France sit in position 1 with 9 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 19' B. Barcola (France) - Yellow Card
- 58' O. Alderete (Paraguay) - Substitution 1
- 61' J. Enciso (Paraguay) - Substitution 2
- 61' B. Barcola (France) - Substitution 1
- 70' K. Mbappe (France) - Penalty
- 71' G. Gomez (Paraguay) - Substitution 3
- 71' M. Almiron (Paraguay) - Substitution 4
- 81' M. Kone (France) - Yellow Card
- 84' O. Dembele (France) - Substitution 2
- 90+7' M. Olise (France) - Yellow Card
Goals And Turning Points
- France: K. Mbappe 70' (penalty)
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 3 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as O. Alderete, J. Enciso, B. Barcola, G. Gomez, M. Almiron, O. Dembele showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | Paraguay | France |
| Shots on Goal | 1 | 5 |
| Shots off Goal | 3 | 6 |
| Total Shots | 5 | 15 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots insidebox | 1 | 5 |
| Shots outsidebox | 4 | 10 |
| Fouls | 13 | 11 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 12 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 1-5, Shots off Goal: 3-6, Total Shots: 5-15, Blocked Shots: 1-4.
What The Result Means
Result: Paraguay 0-1 France. France leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.
In standings terms, Paraguay sit in position 7 with 4 points, while France hold position 1 with 9 points.
Conclusion
Paraguay 0-1 France is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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- Page competition: World Cup
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