World Cup Round of 16
Paraguay 0 - 1 FT France
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
B. Barcola 19'
HT
58' ↓ O. Alderete ↑J. Canale
61' ↓ J. Enciso ↑G. Caballero
↓ B. Barcola ↑D. Doue 61'
K. Mbappe 70'
71' ↓ G. Gomez ↑Mauricio
71' ↓ M. Almiron ↑G. Avalos
M. Kone 81'
↓ O. Dembele ↑R. Cherki 84'
M. Olise 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Paraguay
Goalkeepers
Orlando Gill 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Juan Cáceres 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gustavo Velázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Gómez 
GHOST
8
Actions
8
Actions
98
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Omar Alderete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Junior Alonso 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Miguel Almirón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Diego Gómez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Andrés Cubas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Galarza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Julio Enciso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Gastón Olveira 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Roberto Fernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
José Canale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabián Balbuena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandro Maidana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Damián Bobadilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Braian Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Caballero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramón Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Ávalos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isidro Pitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
France
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jules Koundé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dayot Upamecano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Saliba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Digne 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Manu Koné 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
70
Passes
11
Duels
Adrien Rabiot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousmane Dembélé
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Michael Olise
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bradley Barcola 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
8
Attempts
62%
Success %
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7
Rating
BENCH
Robin Risser
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brice Samba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Malo Gusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahima Konaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Theo Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxence Lacroix
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N'Golo Kanté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warren Zaïre-Emery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Cherki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maghnes Akliouche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Désiré Doué
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Philippe Mateta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Mbappé's Spot-Kick Pierces The South American Shield
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A relentless French siege finally cracked a stubborn defensive block, keeping their World Cup dreams alive in a tense elimination clash.
The Setup
France set up camp in the attacking half immediately following the opening exchanges. The Stakes were immense at Lincoln Financial Field, and the European heavyweights played like a team in a massive hurry. France dominated possession, holding an absurd 76% of the ball throughout the contest. They aggressively squeezed Paraguay deep into their own penalty area, generating a flurry of early corner kicks that kept the defence scrambling. Miguel Almirón and his teammates were forced to sit back and absorb the pressure expertly, putting their bodies on the line to block multiple shots. The sheer Intensity of the attacking siege was unmistakable, but the South Americans stubbornly refused to buckle under the initial barrage, turning the knockout match into an exercise in patience.
The Breakthrough
The tipping point finally arrived with just twenty minutes remaining on the stadium clock. France's relentless pressure, which yielded fifteen total shots against a mere five from the opposition, eventually forced a fatal defensive error inside the box. Up stepped K. Mbappe to take the resulting penalty. The star forward made absolutely no mistake, burying the spot-kick in the 70th minute to emphatically shatter the deadlock. This solitary strike completely shifted the Balance of the tie, forcing the South American side to finally abandon their ultra-deep defensive block. Before this crucial breakthrough, they had restricted their attacking efforts to a few rare counter-attacks, managing just a single shot on target all evening.
The Aftermath
With the narrow advantage secured, the victors simply suffocated any potential comeback attempts. Dayot Upamecano emerged as the standout performer of the night, commanding the defensive line to ensure a flawless clean sheet while efficiently recycling possession under minimal duress. His sweeping distribution helped the French maintain a staggering 90% passing accuracy across more than 500 total passes. This gritty 1-0 result officially propels the European side into the Quarter-finals, abruptly ending this World Cup journey for their resilient opponents. It was a classic knockout tournament display: not entirely glamorous, but ruthlessly effective when it mattered most. The Round of 16 can be a brutal trap, but this squad proved they know exactly how to survive.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Paraguay's season?
Their World Cup campaign ends here in the Round of 16. They head home after a resilient but offensively limited performance.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
France Eye Quarter-Final Spot Against Gritty Paraguay
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A ruthless French side looks to overpower a resilient Paraguayan outfit in a knockout tie where there are no second chances.
The Setup
The stakes do not get much higher as France square off against Paraguay at Lincoln Financial Field on July 04, 2026. This Round of 16 encounter carries a massive Stakes rating; it is survive or go home. France arrive with an immaculate Form profile, boasting a flawless winning streak and ten goals in their last three outings. They have looked every bit the tournament favorites. Paraguay, meanwhile, limped out of their group with four points and a negative goal difference. Their modest Form suggests they will need to produce the performance of a lifetime to upset the European giants.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on the attacking spearheads. Kylian Mbappé is terrorizing defenses, boasting an off-the-charts Stars rating as the focal point of the French attack. Trying to match that output on the other end is Julio Enciso. The Paraguayan forward has shown flashes of brilliance, but breaching a French backline that has conceded just twice will test the absolute limits of his capabilities.
Our Prediction
The probability gap here is staggering. Our take expects France to dominate possession and exploit the wide areas from the opening whistle. The massive disparity in Balance means Paraguay will likely spend most of the match camped in their own defensive third. Expect a comfortable 3-0 victory for Les Bleus, sealing their passage to the quarter-finals.