Paraguay’s 2026 World Cup run is over. France beat them 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday, 4 July at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
La Albirroja bow out at the Round of 16, their deepest stage of the tournament. This guide recaps how their campaign unfolded, from the group stage to the shock defeat of Germany and that narrow loss to France.
How the France match played out
France won 1-0 through a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty, converted around the 70th minute after a VAR review. Paraguay defended stubbornly but could not find an equaliser, and their run ended in the last 16.
With the win, France advanced to a quarter-final against Morocco. That tie is scheduled for 9 July in Boston.
Paraguay’s completed 2026 World Cup run
Paraguay advanced from Group D with four points, finishing third in a group that included co-hosts USA, Australia, and Türkiye. They beat Türkiye 1-0 with a 10-man side — MatÃas Galarza struck inside 64 seconds in what was the tournament’s fastest goal at the time — then held Australia to a 0-0 draw to reach the knockouts.
In the Round of 32 on 29 June, Paraguay eliminated four-time world champions Germany on penalties at Gillette Stadium in Boston — the biggest upset of the tournament so far. Paraguay won the shootout 4-3, the first time in World Cup history Germany have lost a penalty shootout.
| Fixture | Date & venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| USA vs Paraguay | Fri 12 Jun — Los Angeles (LA Stadium) | 4-1 (L) |
| Turkey vs Paraguay | Fri 19 Jun — Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) | 0-1 (W) |
| Paraguay vs Australia | Wed 25 Jun — Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) | 0-0 (D) |
| Germany vs Paraguay | Mon 29 Jun — Boston (Gillette Stadium) | 1-1 AET; 4-3 pens (W) |
| Paraguay vs France | Sat 4 Jul — Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) | 0-1 (L) |
Following the rest of the tournament
Paraguay are out, but the World Cup runs on across the United States, Canada and Mexico into July. If you are still planning a trip to catch a quarter-final or later, the same US gateways used for the Paraguay run remain the practical entry points.
Qatar Airways (QR) operates a daily nonstop from Doha (DOH) to Philadelphia, one of the few direct Gulf-to-US-East-Coast options. Emirates (EK) connects from Dubai (DXB) to New York JFK, while Etihad (EY) flies Abu Dhabi to JFK or Chicago O’Hare, both with easy onward connections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Paraguay out of the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Paraguay lost 0-1 to France in the Round of 16 on Saturday, 4 July at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, so they are eliminated. The Round of 16 was their deepest stage of the tournament.
How did the Paraguay vs France match end?
France won 1-0 through a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty, converted around the 70th minute after a VAR review. Paraguay could not find an equaliser and were knocked out.
Who does France play next?
France advanced to a quarter-final against Morocco. That tie is scheduled for 9 July in Boston.
What was Paraguay’s best result at the 2026 World Cup?
Their standout result was the Round of 32 upset of Germany, whom they beat 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. It was the first time in World Cup history Germany have lost a penalty shootout.
Sources
- FIFA — Paraguay v France: Round of 16 result, stats and highlights
- Al Jazeera — France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco tie
- ESPN — Paraguay 0-1 France: final score
- FIFA — Germany v Paraguay: Round of 32 match centre
- France 24 — Paraguay knock Germany out of World Cup 2026 on penalties
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