France vs Paraguay: Lineup and Team News for World Cup 2026
Didier Deschamps names strong France XI against Paraguay in World Cup 2026 round of 16, with Mbappe, Dembele and Olise starting. Kone replaces injured Tchouameni.
Didier Deschamps names strong France XI against Paraguay in World Cup 2026 round of 16, with Mbappe, Dembele and Olise starting. Kone replaces injured Tchouameni.
Tennis players blow on their hands at Wimbledon for more than just cooling sweat. Experts reveal three reasons: cooling hot hands, warming fingers, and easing blister pain.
England's arrival at their Mexico City hotel was met with boos and chants from hundreds of Mexico fans, prompting riot police to guard the venue ahead of Sunday's last-16 World Cup tie.
Christian Horner is expected to return to the F1 paddock at Silverstone on Sunday, over a year after leaving Red Bull, as he promotes his memoir and explores a return to the sport.
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice in the second half to give Morocco a 3-0 win over Canada, eliminating the co-hosts and sending the Atlas Lions to the World Cup quarter-finals for the second consecutive time.
Chris Waddle says Newcastle were 'daft' not to include a sell-on clause in Elliot Anderson's £35m sale to Forest, but argues it wasn't the biggest transfer blunder of the last decade, given Anderson's subsequent £116m move to Man City.
Spain face Portugal without Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino due to injuries. Predicted lineup and team news for the World Cup 2026 last-16 clash.
BBC commentator Jo Durie, 65, announced her immediate retirement after 30 years, calling her final match during Iga Swiatek's shock defeat to Alexandra Eala at Wimbledon.
Paraguay face France in the World Cup last 16 on July 4, 2026, at 10pm BST. Watch live on BBC One or stream on BBC iPlayer. Team news, quotes from managers, and more.
Phil Foden's injury-time winner gives Manchester City a 3-2 victory over Leeds United after blowing a two-goal lead.
Florian Wirtz scores first Liverpool goal in 2-1 win over Wolves, responds to critics with Instagram post and defiant words.
Neil Lennon says Hearts won't repeat last season's title challenge after losing boss Derek McInnes and captain Lawrence Shankland to Rangers, tipping McInnes' side to push Celtic closer.
Thomas Tuchel is open to using long throws and crosses as England prepare for a tough World Cup qualifier against Serbia.
Nearly 1,000 people attended the UK's largest swingers festival, Swingathon, in Allington, Lincolnshire, featuring games, workshops, and a safe space for ethical non-monogamy.
Arsenal Women beat OH Leuven 3-0 to secure a seeded spot in the Women's Champions League knockout playoffs, with goals from Smith, Mead and an own goal.
Cathy Freeman admits she could have run faster in her Sydney Olympics gold medal race and regrets that rival Marie-José Pérec did not compete.
Man Utd aim for early summer transfer window success with Rashford decision and £40m Hojlund deal, plus manager Carrick's future.
Arsenal accidentally leak new signing Cristhian Mosquera via Getty Images blunder; defender joins from Valencia for £16.5m.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is out of the Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen, but William Saliba returns from injury.
Tottenham's relegation fears grow after a 2-1 defeat to Fulham, extending their winless run to nine Premier League matches.
Man Utd fan's 490-day hair vow nears end after back-to-back wins; Liverpool's losing streak continues.
Matt Fitzpatrick beats Rory McIlroy in Dubai play-off; McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title, surpassing Seve Ballesteros's record.
Noah Lyles wins 100m world title in 9.83 seconds; Zharnel Hughes takes bronze for GB, first British medal in 20 years.
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at international retirement after World Cup, following sister's emotional comments about his Portugal career.
Thomas Frank proud of Tottenham after Super Cup near-miss against PSG; defeat on penalties but praises adaptability and set-piece tactics.
Steven Gerrard says he still thinks daily about his 2014 slip against Chelsea that cost Liverpool the Premier League title, and being dropped for a Real Madrid game hastened his exit.
Coco Gauff vomits on court but recovers to reach Madrid Open fourth round amid virus outbreak affecting players.
France face giant killers Paraguay in the World Cup last-16 on Independence Day in Philadelphia. Les Bleus are favourites after dominating the group stage, but Paraguay stunned Germany in the previous round.
Barnet manager Dean Brennan gets nine-game ban for sexist comments to referee Kirsty Dowle, a first in English football.
Trent Alexander-Arnold calls Federico Valverde 'most underrated' after his hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League.