France vs. Paraguay prediction, odds, betting line, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 picks
France prepares to face Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 following a dominant group stage performance. Betting analysts favor France heavily, citing their strong offensive lineup led by Kylian Mbappe.
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France and Paraguay meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday. Les Bleus are the favorites to win this tournament after sweeping aside all of their opponents so far. They beat Senegal 3-1, Iraq 3-0, and Norway 4-1 during the group stage, before cruising to a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32. Captain Kylian Mbappe has already scored six goals, while Ousmane Dembele is on four and Bradley Barcola has two. Playmaker Michael Olise has also provided five assists, so France's attack is firing on all cylinders right now. Since falling 4-1 to USA in their opener, Paraguay's defense has been strong, giving up just one goal in the past three matches.
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