# France Face Paraguay in World Cup Round of 16; Mbappe Key

France takes on Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 16, with star forward Kylian Mbappe expected to play a decisive role. The match preview includes predictions and kickoff details for this high-stakes knockout clash. The outcome will determine who advances to the quarterfinals in the tournament.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/4/france-vs-paraguay-world-cup-round-of-16-mbappe-prediction-kickoff?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:21:44 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/7/4/france-vs-paraguay-live-fifa-world-cup-2026?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:51:21 +0000