On 05.07.2026, the World Cup match between France and Paraguay will surely captivate fans. With France's robust lineup, they're favored to win. Dive into our expert analysis and place your bets confidently!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group D | |||||||
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8/4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 | 4 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3/5 | 3 |
| Group Stage | |||||||
| 1 | Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4/3 | 4 |
| 2 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7/7 | 4 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 | 4 |
| 4 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 | 4 |
| 5 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5/6 | 4 |
| 6 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5/7 | 4 |
| 7 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 | 4 |
| 8 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8/6 | 3 |
| 9 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3/3 | 3 |
| 10 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2/3 | 3 |
| 11 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1/4 | 3 |
| 12 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3/4 | 2 |
| Group I | |||||||
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10/2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8/7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8/6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1/12 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Paraguay vs France
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Paraguay vs France Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | France | Paraguay | 02.06.2017 | 5-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Germany | Paraguay | 29.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| World Cup | Paraguay | Australia | 26.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| World Cup | Türkiye | Paraguay | 20.06.2026 | 0-1 |
| World Cup | USA | Paraguay | 13.06.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies | Paraguay | Nicaragua | 06.06.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies | Morocco | Paraguay | 31.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies | Greece | Paraguay | 27.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Peru | Paraguay | 10.09.2025 | 0-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Paraguay | Ecuador | 05.09.2025 | 0-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Brazil | Paraguay | 11.06.2025 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | France | Sweden | 01.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| World Cup | Norway | France | 26.06.2026 | 1-4 |
| World Cup | France | Iraq | 23.06.2026 | 3-0 |
| World Cup | France | Senegal | 16.06.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies | France | Northern Ireland | 08.06.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies | France | Ivory Coast | 04.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies | Colombia | France | 29.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies | Brazil | France | 26.03.2026 | 1-2 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Paraguay vs France
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Paraguay vs France
This one is already over before it begins — or at least, that's what the numbers want you to believe. France versus Paraguay at the World Cup. The group leaders against the side clinging on by their fingernails. But football has a funny way of rewriting the script, and here's why this match deserves your full attention.
France have been absolutely ruthless in this tournament. Nine points from nine. Ten goals scored. Only two conceded. Kylian Mbappé has six goals in four matches, and Michael Olise has been laying on assists like a man possessed — five of them already. This French side isn't just winning. They're dismantling teams.
Paraguay, meanwhile, sit seventh with just four points from three games. They've scored twice and let in four. That USA defeat — 4-1 — was a brutal wake-up call. And yet. Look closer at their recent form before this tournament and you'll see a team capable of genuine upsets. They beat Brazil twice in World Cup qualifying. They held Uruguay and Ecuador to goalless draws. They knocked off Argentina at home. This is not a soft touch.
Here's what you need to watch for — the disciplinary angle is genuinely fascinating. Miguel Almirón has already picked up a red card and a yellow in just three games. That's a walking suspension waiting to happen. If he starts, France's fluid attackers will target his side relentlessly, pulling him into dangerous situations. Mbappé loves that kind of space.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a dead rubber for France. Les Bleus play with the same intensity regardless. Mbappé will want his golden boot lead protected. Dembélé, with four goals of his own, is equally hungry.
The only head-to-head meeting between these sides? France won 5-0 in a 2017 friendly. History isn't being kind to Paraguay here.
From a betting perspective, France to win is priced at 1.19 — short for good reason, but the real value sits elsewhere. I'd strongly consider France to score over 2.5 goals given their firepower and Paraguay's porous defence. Mbappé to score anytime at whatever price you can find looks almost mandatory. The draw at 6.40 is a fantasy.
My bold prediction? France win 4-0, Mbappé grabs a brace, and Almirón sees red before the hour mark. Paraguay will fight — they always do — but this French machine won't stop until the whistle blows. Buckle up.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Balbuena | Paraguay | 34 | Defender | 188 | 88 |
| G. Gómez | Paraguay | 33 | Defender | 185 | 86 |
| R. Rojas | Paraguay | 30 | Defender | 177 | 75 |
| M. Almirón | Paraguay | 32 | Attacker | 174 | 70 |
| C. Paredes | Paraguay | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 70 |
| D. González | Paraguay | 32 | Attacker | 172 | 66 |
| A. Cubas | Paraguay | 30 | Midfielder | 163 | 60 |
| G. Ávalos | Paraguay | 36 | Attacker | 188 | 91 |
| B. Riveros | Paraguay | 28 | Defender | 178 | 79 |
| Carlos Coronel | Paraguay | 29 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 94 |
| A. Aguilar | Paraguay | 37 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 89 |
| M. Villasanti | Paraguay | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| R. Redes | Paraguay | 26 | Defender | 173 | 72 |
| R. Morínigo | Paraguay | 27 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 94 |
| N. Giménez | Paraguay | 28 | Defender | 175 | 78 |
| L. Rivas | Paraguay | 24 | Defender | 177 | 77 |
| R. Sosa | Paraguay | 26 | Attacker | 179 | 75 |
| F. Peralta | Paraguay | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 76 |
| D. Gómez | Paraguay | 23 | Midfielder | 183 | 77 |
| G. Aguayo | Paraguay | 21 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Dembélé | France | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 67 |
| A. Rabiot | France | 31 | Midfielder | 188 | 72 |
| Kylian Mbappé | France | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 75 |
| I. Konaté | France | 27 | Defender | 194 | 95 |
| D. Upamecano | France | 27 | Defender | 186 | 90 |
| A. Tchouaméni | France | 26 | Midfielder | 187 | 81 |
| N. Kanté | France | 35 | Midfielder | 168 | 68 |
| L. Digne | France | 32 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| M. Olise | France | 24 | Midfielder | 184 | 76 |
| M. Lacroix | France | 26 | Defender | 190 | 88 |
| M. Thuram | France | 28 | Attacker | 192 | 90 |
| B. Samba | France | 32 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 90 |
| M. Maignan | France | 31 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 89 |
| T. Hernández | France | 28 | Defender | 184 | 81 |
| M. Gusto | France | 23 | Defender | 179 | 67 |
| P. Kalulu | France | 26 | Defender | 179 | 69 |
| L. Chevalier | France | 24 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 78 |
| H. Ekitike | France | 24 | Midfielder | 190 | 76 |
| M. Akliouche | France | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 72 |
| D. Doué | France | 21 | Attacker | 181 | 79 |
Paraguay vs France match odds
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