France Edge Past Paraguay to Set Up World Cup Quarter-Final Game with Morocco

A narrow 1-0 victory sends Les Bleus into the last eight, where they will face the Atlas Lions in a blockbuster showdown.

Rabat – France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 on Friday.

Les Bleus had to work hard to overcome a disciplined Paraguayan side, but a single goal proved enough to secure their place in the last eight of the tournament.

The victory sets up one of the most anticipated quarter-final matches of the World Cup, with France now set to face Morocco.

The Atlas Lions reached the quarter-finals earlier in the day after a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada. Morocco impressed with a dominant second-half performance, continuing their remarkable World Cup campaign.

The upcoming clash will be a rematch of the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final, where France ended Morocco’s historic run. This time, the Atlas Lions will have the opportunity to seek revenge and make history by reaching the semi-finals once again.

The quarter-final promises to be one of the tournament’s biggest fixtures, with both teams aiming to keep their dreams of lifting the World Cup trophy alive.