Paraguay vs France LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

Paraguay and France to meet at the World Cup after 28 years!

The Paraguay national football team are set for their toughest encounter in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with the nation facing heavyweights France at the Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania, USA.

Paraguay. marking their return to the competition after the 2010 edition, arrived for the competition with huge expectations to create a massive storm in the tournament. The side had a mixed group stage campaign, kicking off with a disappointing 4-1 defeat against co-hosts USA.

In need of a win to avoid elimination, Paraguay secured a historic 1-0 win against Paraguay despite being restricted to 10 players. They concluded their fixtures with a lacklustre 0-0 draw against Australia to finish in 3rd place to qualify for the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed nations.

At the Round of 32, the side faced Germany, with many considering it to be the end of the journey for the South American side. However, Paraguay scripted history, holding Germany to a 1-1 draw in regular time before winning the game 4-3 on penalties to secure one of the biggest upset victories in World Cup history.

France returned for the competition after two consecutive incredible outings, securing the title in 2018 and finishing as runners-up in the 2022 edition. They had an incredible group stage campaign, beginning with a comfortable 3-1 win against Senegal.

They then defeated Iraq with a dominant 3-0 win, before concluding their fixtures with a 4-1 victory over Norway to finish as Group I leaders with a perfect record. Building on the momentum of their flawless group stage run, the Les Bleus showcased their immense experience in the Round of 32, where they dismantled a resilient Sweden to win 3-0.

Both nations are set to meet in the World Cup for the third time, with the sides famously playing in the 1998 World Cup Round of 16, where France edged out Paraguay to secure a historic 1-0 victory, when Laurent Blanc scored the first Golden Goal in World Cup history to advance.

When and where will the Paraguay vs France match take place?

The game will start at 2:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, 5 July, at the Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania, USA.

Where and how to live stream the Paraguay vs France World Cup Match in India?

The match can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on the ZEE5 platform.

Where and how to watch the Paraguay vs France game live in the UK?

The game can be viewed live in the UK on BBC One and streamed via the BBC iPlayer platform.

Where and how to watch live in the USA?

The game can be viewed live in the USA through FOX Sports Network, Telemundo, Peacock Premium, and Fubo.

Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 around the globe?

Find out the remaining countries’ Full Broadcaster List here.

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