Paraguay vs France: FIFA World Cup preview, head-to-head & prediction
Paraguay meet France in FIFA World Cup, with kick-off on Saturday 04 July 2026 at 21:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met 4 times. Paraguay have won 0, France 2, with 2 draws.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2017 | International Friendly | France 5–0 Paraguay |
| 01 Jun 2014 | International Friendly | France 1–1 Paraguay |
| 31 May 2008 | International Club Friendly | France 0–0 Paraguay |
| 28 Jun 1998 | FIFA World Cup | France 1–0 Paraguay |
Recent form
Paraguay are in good form — W D W L W from their last 5 (W3 D1 L1).
- W v Germany (6–5)
- D v Australia (0–0)
- W v Turkiye (1–0)
- L v USA (1–4)
- W v Nicaragua (4–0)
France are in excellent form — W W W W W from their last 5 (W5 D0 L0).
- W v Sweden (3–0)
- W v Norway (4–1)
- W v Iraq (3–0)
- W v Senegal (3–1)
- W v Northern Ireland (3–1)
What to expect
France arrive in the better shape and carry real momentum, though Paraguay will back themselves at this level. A tight contest looks likely.