PHILADELPHIA – Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé lead high-powered France against Paraguay in the Round of 16 at the World Cup today – Saturday, July 4 – at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This World Cup match is available on multiple streaming services for free.
Here’s more information on how to watch France vs. Paraguay FIFA World Cup on TV and streaming services.
What: World Cup Round of 16: France vs. Paraguay
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 5 p.m. Eastern
Where: Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, Pa.
Channels: FOX and Telemundo
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $20 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month), Sling TV and Peacock (Spanish only)
This World Cup match will broadcast live on FOX at 5 p.m. Eastern with a Spanish version on Telemundo. Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this soccer match by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV ($20 off first month) and DIRECTV ($35 off first month), which both offer a free trial.
You can watch this World Cup match on Sling TV with Sling Select for $19.99 per month. FOX on Sling is available in select markets.
This game will also stream live in Spanish on Peacock, which is available for $10.99 per month.
France, the 2018 champions and 2022 runner-up, continue to dominate the competition. They gashed Sweden, 3-0, in the Round of 32, setting up this unexpected encounter with surprise package, Paraguay.
Mbappé, Dembélé and Michael Olise power the French takeover. Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola are not to be forgotten.
The defense has been nearly flawless, conceding only a goal each to Senegal and Norway. France led 2-0 in both of those games before allowing the slip up.
Les Bleus continue their torrid stretch through America. In four matches, the French have paired a world-class offense that has tallied a tournament-high 13 goals with a stout defense that has only conceded two. They remain the tournament favorites.
France are seeking a berth in their third consecutive World Cup final.
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Paraguay sent shockwaves through the bracket with a stunning defeat of four-time world champion Germany in penalty kicks on June 29.
Los Guaranies proved they are unafraid of the moment, holding level against Germany, 1-1, in extra time. The upstart nation withstood a relentless crossing barrage before overtaking the Germans in a penalty shootout, with Jose Canale delivering the decisive kick.
What Germany lacked with speed and versatility, France makes up tenfold. The Paraguayans will have to fend off a three-headed barrage of Mbappe, Dembele and Olise, while solving a defensive puzzle. They defended in a back four against Germany. A fifth defender could be in the cards to slow the explosive French.
On the attack, Paraguay will bank on Julio Encisco and Miguel Almiron. Matias Galarza also impressed in the Round of 32. Their chances figure to be few and far between with France expected to have heavy possession.
Paraguay is weak in transition, which makes a quick-strike counter unlikely. Presenting a sandpaper defense against this French attack is also unrealistic as the Paraguayans will need to improvise in hopes of channeling their inner Cape Verde.
The match is expected to be one of the hottest on record. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to be near 100 degrees with a heat index approaching 115 degrees. FIFA continues to monitor the situation, but the clash remains scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Eastern.
The winner will advance to the quarterfinals to face either Canada or Morocco in Boston on July 9.
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France projected XI
Maignan (GK), Kounde, Upamecano, Digne, Konate, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Olise, Doué, Mbappé, Dembélé
Paraguay projected XI
Fernandez (GK), Caceres, Gomez, Alderete, Alonso, Bobadilla, Cubas, Gomez, Enciso, Almiron, Antonio, Sanabria
What are the latest odds for France vs. Paraguay?
Result after 90 minutes and extra time
Moneyline: France: -2000, Paraguay: +875, Draw: +700
