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France Wary of Paraguay in World Cup Clash

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · The Guardian

France coach Didier Deschamps warns his team not to underestimate Paraguay ahead of their World Cup last 16 clash, praising their South American qualities and quality players.

France, widely regarded as the best team in the tournament so far, faces Paraguay in the last 16 with kick-off scheduled for 5pm local time (7am AEST, 10pm BST). Deschamps emphasized that Paraguay's qualification was no fluke, noting their 'South American DNA' which he described as a tendency to 'get stuck in' physically.

'They are not here by chance,' the French coach stated, acknowledging Paraguay's quality and their status as a top side. The match comes after France's impressive tournament performance so far. truewildgame.online

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