World Cup: Olise and Upamecano start as France face Paraguay

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·5 July 2026

World Cup: Olise and Upamecano start as France face Paraguay

France face Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup last 16 for a place in the quarter-finals, with Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano starting for Didier Deschamps's side.

According to BuLi News, France impressed against Sweden in the previous round and many expect them to win comfortably.

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Paraguay have emerged as one of the tournament's surprise packages, defeating Türkiye and Germany to reach this stage.

Bayern Munich pair Olise and Upamecano have become key figures for France, with Olise regularly drawing Ballon d'Or talk.

France, four-two-three-one: Maignan, Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Digne, Koné, Rabiot, Dembélé, Olise, Barcola, Mbappé.

Paraguay, five-four-one: Gill, Cáceres, Velázquez, G.Gómez, Alderete, Alonso, D.Gómez, Cubas, Galarza, Almirón, Enciso. Kick-off is about an hour away.

Source: BuLi News