"It's a team that knows its football well" - Didier Deschamps praises Paraguay ahead of France's FIFA World Cup Ro16 clash

× Didier Deschamps has claimed that Paraguay are tactically disciplined ahead of their FIFA World Cup encounter with France. He went on to reveal that the South American side has decent players who understand themselves and work together on the pitch. Ad Ahead of the clash between the two teams in the round of 16, Deschamps lauded Paraguay's display at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The French manager also went on to claim that Paraguay could be tough to defeat, saying (via Tribal Football): "Paraguay didn't just come out of nowhere. Like all South American teams, they have a big heart. It's not aggressiveness that wins a match.

It's a team that knows its football well. They have good players: Enciso, Almiron... They know each other, they do things well.

But that's not all." Ad Trending Paraguay suffered a 4-1 defeat to the USMNT in their opening game of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. However, registered a win over Turkey and a draw with Australia to advance from Group D to the knockout round.

Paraguay was drawn against Germany, one of the tournament's favorites, in the round of 32. As the underdogs, they defeated the Germans 4-3 on penalties to book their place in the round of 16. An impressive run, which proves Gustavo Julio Alfaro's side remains eager to rise above all odds in the tournament.

Meanwhile, they will have their work cut out against France, who have registered a perfect winning streak and are yet to be defeated in the tournament. Ad The game between France and Paraguay will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 4. How has France performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

France v Sweden: Round of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Source: Getty Les Bleus have been brilliant in the tournament and are one of the favorites to win the trophy. The French side has also won all four of their encounters at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Ad In their opening game, they defeated Senegal 3-1 and went on to register a victory (3-0) over Iraq.

Les Bleus defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match and went on to eliminate Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32.France has scored 13 goals and conceded only two goals in the tournament going into the knockout round. A victory over Paraguay will secure a quarterfinal spot for Kylian Mbappe and Co, where they could face either Portugal or Spain.

× Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Abel Yisa Didier Deschamps has claimed that Paraguay are tactically disciplined ahead of their FIFA World Cup encounter with France. He went on to reveal that the South American side has decent players who understand themselves and work together on the pitch.

Ad Ahead of the clash between the two teams in the round of 16, Deschamps lauded Paraguay's display at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The French manager also went on to claim that Paraguay could be tough to defeat, saying (via Tribal Football): "Paraguay didn't just come out of nowhere. Like all South American teams, they have a big heart.

It's not aggressiveness that wins a match. It's a team that knows its football well. They have good players: Enciso, Almiron...

They know each other, they do things well. But that's not all." Ad Trending Paraguay suffered a 4-1 defeat to the USMNT in their opening game of the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

However, registered a win over Turkey and a draw with Australia to advance from Group D to the knockout round. Paraguay was drawn against Germany, one of the tournament's favorites, in the round of 32. As the underdogs, they defeated the Germans 4-3 on penalties to book their place in the round of 16.

An impressive run, which proves Gustavo Julio Alfaro's side remains eager to rise above all odds in the tournament. Meanwhile, they will have their work cut out against France, who have registered a perfect winning streak and are yet to be defeated in the tournament. Ad The game between France and Paraguay will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 4.

How has France performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? France v Sweden: Round of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Source: Getty Les Bleus have been brilliant in the tournament and are one of the favorites to win the trophy. The French side has also won all four of their encounters at the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

Ad In their opening game, they defeated Senegal 3-1 and went on to register a victory (3-0) over Iraq. Les Bleus defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match and went on to eliminate Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32.France has scored 13 goals and conceded only two goals in the tournament going into the knockout round.

A victory over Paraguay will secure a quarterfinal spot for Kylian Mbappe and Co, where they could face either Portugal or Spain. × Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Abel Yisa × Was this article helpful?

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