Rafael Nogueira
Paraguay and France meet in a World Cup 2026 knockout fixture on 4 July 2026, with the head-to-head record firmly favouring the Europeans across five previous encounters. France arrive as the world’s top-ranked side (Football Association rank 1), while Paraguay sit at rank 34 — a gap that adds significant context to a matchup that has historically been one-sided in France’s favour.
Head-to-Head Record
France and Paraguay have met on five occasions, with France winning two, three ending in draws, and Paraguay yet to record a victory. France have scored 13 goals to Paraguay’s four across those five meetings, producing an average of 3.4 goals per match — a figure inflated by two high-scoring encounters at either end of the timeline. The sample spans nearly seven decades, so the historical record should be read with that breadth in mind.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2017 | France vs Paraguay | 5-0 | 2017 |
| 01 Jun 2014 | France vs Paraguay | 1-1 | 2014 |
| 31 May 2008 | France vs Paraguay | 0-0 | — |
| 28 Jun 1998 | France vs Paraguay | 0-0 | 1998 |
| 08 Jun 1958 | France vs Paraguay | 7-3 | 1958 |
Paraguay: Recent Form
Paraguay head into this fixture having won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six matches — a form sequence that reads L W D L W D (oldest to most recent) and translates to a points-per-game figure of 1.33. They have scored eight goals and conceded seven across those six outings, averaging 1.33 goals for and 1.17 against per match. Notably, Paraguay have kept three clean sheets in that run, though they have also failed to score once. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw away to Germany, which followed a goalless home draw with Australia — two results that suggest a side capable of defensive resilience but struggling for consistent attacking output.
- 29 Jun 2026 — Paraguay 1-1 Germany (Away) — Draw
- 26 Jun 2026 — Paraguay 0-0 Australia (Home) — Draw
- 20 Jun 2026 — Paraguay 1-0 Türkiye (Away) — Win
- 13 Jun 2026 — Paraguay 1-4 USA (Away) — Loss
France: Recent Form
France have been in commanding form, winning five of their last six matches and suffering just one defeat — a 1-2 home loss to Côte d’Ivoire in early June. Since then they have reeled off five consecutive wins, including a 4-1 victory away to Norway and back-to-back 3-0 home wins over Iraq and Sweden. Their points-per-game across the six-match window stands at 2.5, with 17 goals scored and only five conceded — an average of 2.83 goals for and 0.83 against per match. France have kept two clean sheets in this run and have found the net in every one of the six fixtures.
- 30 Jun 2026 — France 3-0 Sweden (Home) — Win
- 26 Jun 2026 — France 4-1 Norway (Away) — Win
- 22 Jun 2026 — France 3-0 Iraq (Home) — Win
- 16 Jun 2026 — France 3-1 Senegal (Home) — Win
Form and Record at a Glance
- Head-to-head (5 meetings): France 2 wins, Paraguay 0 wins, 3 draws
- Goals in this matchup: France 13 – Paraguay 4 (avg. 3.4 per match)
- Paraguay last six: W2 D2 L2 — 1.33 points per game
- France last six: W5 D0 L1 — 2.5 points per game
- Paraguay clean sheets (last 6): 3 — France clean sheets (last 6): 2
- France goals scored (last 6): 17 — Paraguay goals scored (last 6): 8
How Paraguay and France Compare
The gap in current form between these two sides is considerable: France’s 2.5 points per game dwarfs Paraguay’s 1.33, and their attacking output — 17 goals in six matches against Paraguay’s eight — underlines a significant difference in firepower. Paraguay have demonstrated defensive solidity at times, posting three clean sheets in their last six, but their 1.17 goals conceded per match still compares unfavourably with France’s 0.83. In the head-to-head record, France have never lost to Paraguay across five meetings, though three of those encounters ended level, indicating that Paraguay are capable of keeping the contest tight when conditions allow.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between Paraguay and France?
Across five all-time meetings, France have won two and drawn three, with Paraguay yet to claim a victory. France have scored 13 goals to Paraguay’s four in those fixtures.
Has Paraguay ever beaten France?
No — Paraguay have not won any of the five matches played between the two sides. Three of those meetings ended in draws (0-0 in 1998, 0-0 in 2008, and 1-1 in 2014), while France won 7-3 in 1958 and 5-0 in 2017.
What is France’s recent form heading into the World Cup 2026 match?
France have won five of their last six matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding just five, with a points-per-game of 2.5 — the best form figure of the two sides ahead of the 4 July fixture.
When do Paraguay and France play at World Cup 2026?
Paraguay vs France is scheduled for 4 July 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 knockout stage.