France to face Paraguay as World Cup last 16 gets under way

A brutal US heatwave adds another layer of difficulty to two intriguing last-16 ties

Captain Kylian Mbappe and coach Didier Deschamps also urged caution against complacency.

Didier Deschamps’ side have flattened every opponent they have faced at the 2026 World Cup so far with their forward line of Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise scoring and creating goals for fun.

France would be eyeing to keep their unbeaten World Cup campaign alive when it takes on Paraguay in the Round of 16 on Saturday evening.