Who do Paraguay play next in the World Cup 2026 bracket?

Paraguay play France in Match 90, a Round of 16 tie. Paraguay advanced as winner of Match 74; France advanced as winner of Match 77.

What is the Paraguay vs France xG guide?

Paraguay: total tournament xGF 1.45, xGA 5.71, xGD -4.26; group-stage baseline 4 group points, 1.88 group-stage xPts, xGF 1.10, xGA 4.14, points-vs-xPts Δ +2.12. France: total tournament xGF 9.20, xGA 3.56, xGD +5.64; group-stage baseline 9 group points, 6.07 group-stage xPts, xGF 5.96, xGA 2.86, points-vs-xPts Δ +2.93. This is retrospective form, not a prediction.

Is this a prediction?

No. This page compares completed xG-backed matches only: group-stage xG, prior knockout xG, total tournament xG and points-vs-xPts context. It does not forecast a winner or score.

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 · Match 90 · latest available post-match xG updated 2 July 2026, 02:56 ET

Paraguay vs France World Cup 2026 Round of 16 xG guide

Paraguay and France are confirmed for Match 90. This guide compares total tournament xG, group-stage xG form, and each team's Round of 32 receipt. It is not a prediction.

Quick answers

Who do Paraguay play next in the World Cup 2026 bracket?: Paraguay play France in Match 90, a Round of 16 tie. Paraguay advanced as winner of Match 74; France advanced as winner of Match 77.
What is the Paraguay vs France xG guide?: Paraguay: total tournament xGF 1.45, xGA 5.71, xGD -4.26; group-stage baseline 4 group points, 1.88 group-stage xPts, xGF 1.10, xGA 4.14, points-vs-xPts Δ +2.12. France: total tournament xGF 9.20, xGA 3.56, xGD +5.64; group-stage baseline 9 group points, 6.07 group-stage xPts, xGF 5.96, xGA 2.86, points-vs-xPts Δ +2.93. This is retrospective form, not a prediction.
Is this a prediction?: No. This page compares completed xG-backed matches only: group-stage xG, prior knockout xG, total tournament xG and points-vs-xPts context. It does not forecast a winner or score.

Relevant xG stories

BREAKING:

Germany eliminated despite 1.57-0.35 xG edge

Paraguay advanced after 1–1 (3–4 pens); Germany had the stronger chance profile, but the shootout swung the bracket.

Group D story

Turkiye finished fourth despite 5.94 xPts

Turkiye were first in Group D by xPts and xGF but finished fourth. The Paraguay loss remains the swing: 2.17-0.32 xG, zero points.

Path so far

Match 74 · Final

Paraguay reached this round through Germany

Germany 1–1 (3–4 pens) Paraguay.

Match xG: Germany 1.57 · Paraguay 0.35

Match 77 · Final

France reached this round through Sweden

France 3–0 Sweden.

Match xG: France 3.24 · Sweden 0.70

Tournament xG form

Match 90

Paraguay

winner of Match 74

Total xGF: 1.45
Total xGA: 5.71
Total xGD: -4.26
Group xPts: 1.88
Group Δ: +2.12
KO xG: 0.35-1.57

Paraguay reached this round through Germany 1–1 (3–4 pens) Paraguay, with 0.35-1.57 xG against Germany.

Match 90

France

winner of Match 77

Total xGF: 9.20
Total xGA: 3.56
Total xGD: +5.64
Group xPts: 6.07
Group Δ: +2.93
KO xG: 3.24-0.70

France reached this round through France 3–0 Sweden, with 3.24-0.70 xG against Sweden.

How they got here

Paraguay reached this slot as winner of Match 74. Their total tournament xG line is xGF 1.45, xGA 5.71, xGD -4.26; the group-stage baseline was 4 group points, 1.88 group-stage xPts, xGF 1.10, xGA 4.14, points-vs-xPts Δ +2.12.

France reached this slot as winner of Match 77. Their total tournament xG line is xGF 9.20, xGA 3.56, xGD +5.64; the group-stage baseline was 9 group points, 6.07 group-stage xPts, xGF 5.96, xGA 2.86, points-vs-xPts Δ +2.93.

The official bracket decides the matchup. These numbers describe completed xG-backed matches only: group-stage xG, prior knockout xG, and total tournament xG.

More context: World Cup 2026 bracket · results and xG · Paraguay team page · France team page.