How to watch Paraguay vs France live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

PHILADELPHIA — In case you haven't heard, the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence being signed in Philadelphia this Saturday is a big deal. But so too is Paraguay against France in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup, as the temperature will be around 100 degrees. WATCH — Paraguay v France Philadelphia is at the center of huge celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, as underdogs Paraguay look to cause another huge upset and knock out red-hot France. Paraguay beat Germany on penalty kicks in Boston to set up this clash and the South Americans are happy to sit deep, defend and launch counters. France have looked simply unstoppable so far, scoring 13 goals in their four games and they could have scored many more. They hammered Sweden 3-0 in New Jersey to get to this stage and so far no team has looked better than France at this World Cup. Below is everything you need for Paraguay vs France in the last 16. How to watch Paraguay vs France live, stream link and start time Kick off time : 5pm ET (Saturday July 4) Venue : Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania TV Channel : Telemundo Streaming : Stream live on Peacock, en Espanol Paraguay team news, focus We know Paraguay's plan under head coach Gustavo Alfaro: sit deep, scrap for every ball and then launch lightning quick counters and be great at set pieces. Their gameplan worked superbly against Germany with Miguel Almrion and Matias Galarza providing incredible energy from midfield. There is a concern over the fitness of star striker Julio Enciso, while Sunderland center back Omar Alderete is struggling with a knee injury. France team news, focus Didier Deschamps has one big decision to make in terms of his starting lineup: Bradley Barcola or Desire Doue on the left wing? Champagne problems, right? Barcola started the Round of 32 win against Sweden and scored France's second and was superb. But Doue has also been excellent and it is a 50-50 decision for Deschamps. Other than that France's team picks itself with the in-form star trio of Mbappe, Dembele and Olise certain starters in attack and Lucas Digne played really well at left back against Sweden. Paraguay vs France prediction This feels like it's going to be a scrappy game as Paraguay sit deep and try their best to frustrate France in the sweltering conditions. Mbappe and Co. will get the job done, but it won't be easy. Paraguay 1-2 France .