Kylian Mbappe has six goals in this World Cup already. He will need every one of them tonight if France are to avoid becoming the next heavyweight victims of a Paraguay side that stunned Germany in the round of 32. The South Americans arrive at the last-16 clash riding a wave of confidence after knocking out the 2014 champions in extra time, a result that announced them as genuine giant-killers. Now they face a French team that has been ruthless in attack but will be wary of a squad featuring an incoming Chelsea signing among its young stars. Paraguay will look to Julio Enciso and Miguel Almirón to break down a defence that has rarely been tested, while midfielder Braian Ojeda is available after making his World Cup debut in the intense extra-time period against Germany.
For UK viewers, the match is on BBC One with build-up from 10pm BST, and can be streamed via BBC iPlayer. Radio coverage is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. In the US, FOX carries English-language coverage and Telemundo the Spanish broadcast, with streaming on Peacock and the Fox Sports app. A quarter-final berth is the prize, and France will be expected to progress. But after what Paraguay did to Germany, no one in Les Bleus camp will be taking anything for granted.
“Paraguay, who knocked Germany out, face France with Mbappe leading the attack in tonight's World Cup last-16.”