1/8 ·
Paraguay
5-4-1
Gustavo Alfaro
HT: 0-0
France
4-2-3-1
Didier Deschamps
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Paraguay
5-4-1 · Gustavo Alfaro
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
France
4-2-3-1 · Didier Deschamps
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
In a World Cup Final Stage tie played on Sunday 05 July, 01:00 +04 for fans in Mauritius, the small margin carried the full weight of a knockout game in the 1/8, where one decisive moment was always likely to matter more than volume of possession or spectacle.
The scoreline fit the shape of the night: Paraguay, set up in a 5-4-1 under Gustavo Alfaro, worked to hold the line, while Didier Deschamps' France used a 4-2-3-1 to keep enough control to wait for the opening. The final score stayed fixed after that, and the visitors' lead never left the board.
The discipline of the contest also told its own story. France finished with three yellow cards, all shown to the Away side at 19, 81 and 90, which underlined how much pressure Paraguay tried to apply across the full 90 minutes. The attendance of 68324 at Lincoln Financial Field gave the tie a big-match edge, and the result rewarded the team that handled the decisive phase better once the game reached the second half.
Paraguay, coached by Gustavo Alfaro, had the structure to stay competitive until the penalty changed the rhythm, but Didier Deschamps' side did enough in the key phase to protect the advantage after 70. In a World Cup Final Stage tie, that single scoring action was enough to decide the night.
For Mauritius, the match was easy to place on the local schedule at Sunday 05 July, 01:00 +04, and the viewing frame was straightforward with Canal+ Africa and MBC among the watch options. That balance made the closing minutes feel as important as the first whistle.
In a round where one goal is enough, the penalty in the 70th minute was the difference, and the next step in the World Cup Final Stage will be shaped by how France manage that narrow-margin standard again.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Germany/3ABCDF and France/3CDFGH step into the World Cup Final Stage 1/8 at Lincoln Financial Field with a place in the next round on the line, and the timing will matter for readers in Mauritius as well as supporters tracking the game through the local broadcast options. The match is set for Sunday 05 July, 01:00 +04, which gives fans in Mauritius a clear late-night window to follow the tension from the opening whistle. In a knockout setting like this, the margin for error disappears quickly, and the venue, the round, and the schedule together frame a night that should feel immediate from the first passage of play.
For Mauritius fans, the draw of this fixture is not only the names on the teamsheet but the sense of two European powers entering a straight elimination contest at Lincoln Financial Field. Germany/3ABCDF will carry the home tag in the fixture listing, while France/3CDFGH will arrive as the away side, and that simple split already adds shape to the contest. The competition name, World Cup Final Stage, and the round, 1/8, tell the story plainly: this will be a test of composure, not patience. For viewers in Mauritius, the local viewing window on Sunday 05 July, 01:00 +04 places the game squarely into the early hours, when every duel and every decision tends to feel amplified.
The knockout nature of the World Cup Final Stage 1/8 means control and discipline will matter as much as individual flashes, and the setting at Lincoln Financial Field underlines that point. Germany/3ABCDF will be aiming to use the home slot to settle into the game early, while France/3CDFGH will know that one clean sequence can tilt the balance in a single night. With no second leg to recover a bad spell, the opening phases should carry extra weight. Fans in Mauritius who tune in through Canal+ Africa or MBC will be watching for which side manages the rhythm first, because in this round the first clean spell often becomes the decisive one.
What gives this tie extra texture is the combination of venue, timing, and the straightforward knockout label attached to the competition. Lincoln Financial Field offers the stage, Sunday 05 July, 01:00 +04 sets the viewing rhythm for Mauritius, and World Cup Final Stage 1/8 strips away any room for long-term calculation. Germany/3ABCDF and France/3CDFGH are therefore entering a match that will be judged on control, concentration, and the ability to handle pressure when the game becomes tight. For supporters in Mauritius, that makes the fixture easy to frame: one result, one round, and no safety net beyond the 90 minutes and whatever follows.
The broader picture is simple enough for readers in Mauritius: this is a straight path-to-the-next-round fixture, and the round name, 1/8, leaves no room for hesitation. Germany/3ABCDF and France/3CDFGH will meet at Lincoln Financial Field with the same basic objective, which is to leave the night still alive in the competition. With the kickoff fixed for Sunday 05 July, 01:00 +04, the match sits squarely in the Mauritius viewing window, and that alone gives it a distinct local rhythm. The next update will be shaped by who handles the pressure best in the World Cup Final Stage.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Paraguay: 24%, France: 76%.
The referee signals a free kick as Desire Doue from France trips Mauricio
Desire Doue makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mauricio makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Michael Olise from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Juan Caceres from Paraguay goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kylian Mbappe
Mike Maignan from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mauricio swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Adrien Rabiot relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
The referee shows Michael Olise the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
Michael Olise is penalised for pushing Matias Galarza
Orlando Gill makes a crucial save!
Good effort by Kylian Mbappe as he directs a shot on target, but Orlando Gill saves it
Good effort by Kylian Mbappe as he directs a shot on target, but Orlando Gill saves it
Desire Doue creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
France start a counter attack
Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gabriel Avalos wins an air challenge against William Saliba
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Paraguay takes a long throw into the opponent's box
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 23%, France: 77%.
Michael Olise from France takes a short corner kick from the right.
Junior Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manu Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Gustavo Caballero from Paraguay trips Dayot Upamecano
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Junior Alonso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The ref blows his whistle. Matias Galarza charged Michael Olise from behind and it's a free-kick
Gustavo Velazquez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Desire Doue is blocked
Lucas Digne from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 10 minute(s) of time to be added
Lucas Digne from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mauricio shoots from outside the box, but Mike Maignan has it under control
Mauricio tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Mike Maignan
Ball possession: Paraguay: 23%, France: 77%.
Kylian Mbappe shoots from outside the box, but Orlando Gill has it under control
Kylian Mbappe tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Orlando Gill
France start a counter attack
Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Matias Galarza is penalised for pushing Manu Kone
Goal kick for France
Junior Alonso fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Gabriel Avalos wins an air challenge against William Saliba
A player from Paraguay takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Lucas Digne wins an air challenge against Juan Caceres
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 23%, France: 77%.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ousmane Dembele is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Cherki in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Gustavo Caballero from Paraguay trips Michael Olise
William Saliba wins an air challenge against Gabriel Avalos
Mauricio makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
The cross by Mauricio from Paraguay successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Manu Kone commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Manu Kone commits a rough foul on Juan Caceres
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Paraguay: 24%, France: 76%.
Gabriel Avalos from Paraguay commits a foul by elbowing Dayot Upamecano
A player from Paraguay takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for France
Kylian Mbappe is penalised for pushing Juan Caceres
Gustavo Gomez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Paraguay: 22%, France: 78%.
The referee signals a free kick as Andres Cubas from Paraguay trips Adrien Rabiot
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Diego Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Mauricio in a tactical substitution.
Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Avalos in a tactical substitution.
Gustavo Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Mauricio in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 22%, France: 78%.
G O O O A A A L - Kylian Mbappe from France puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Orlando Gill chose the wrong side.
PENALTY - Diego Gomez from Paraguay concedes a penalty for tripping Desire Doue.
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for France!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for France.
William Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paraguay start a counter attack
Miguel Almiron makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Paraguay: 22%, France: 78%.
Goal kick for Paraguay
Kylian Mbappe from France tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Junior Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Andres Cubas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
William Saliba wins an air challenge against Gustavo Caballero
Today's attendance is 68324
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for France
Goal kick for Paraguay
The game is restarted
Bradley Barcola is leaving the field to be replaced by Desire Doue in a tactical substitution.
Julio Enciso is leaving the field to be replaced by Gustavo Caballero in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 22%, France: 78%.
Bradley Barcola from France tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Safe hands from Orlando Gill as he comes out and claims the ball
Juan Caceres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
William Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Diego Gomez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Omar Alderete is injured and is replaced by Jose Maria Canale.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Orlando Gill from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ousmane Dembele swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Juan Caceres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Diego Gomez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 21%, France: 79%.
Manu Kone shoots from outside the box, but Orlando Gill has it under control
Manu Kone tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Orlando Gill
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adrien Rabiot wins an air challenge against Diego Gomez
Goal kick for Paraguay
The game is restarted
Orlando Gill is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ousmane Dembele from France sends an effort wide of target
Ousmane Dembele goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ousmane Dembele but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ousmane Dembele finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Kylian Mbappe from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Juan Caceres relieves the pressure with a clearance
France start a counter attack
Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
A player from Paraguay takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mike Maignan from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Miguel Almiron swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
A shot by Miguel Almiron is blocked
Ball possession: Paraguay: 20%, France: 80%.
Lucas Digne wins an air challenge against Diego Gomez
Goal kick for Paraguay
Adrien Rabiot fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Matias Galarza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Andres Cubas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gustavo Velazquez is penalised for pushing Michael Olise
Jules Kounde from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from France trips Miguel Almiron
Andres Cubas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Bradley Barcola wins an air challenge against Juan Caceres
Adrien Rabiot wins an air challenge against Diego Gomez
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Paraguay: 20%, France: 80%.
The cross by Jules Kounde from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for Paraguay
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay start a counter attack
Julio Enciso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Gustavo Velazquez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Adrien Rabiot is blocked
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Paraguay: 21%, France: 79%.
Goal kick for Paraguay
Manu Kone from France tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
France are trying to create something here.
Orlando Gill from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Miguel Almiron from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Orlando Gill from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Omar Alderete from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Julio Enciso is penalised for pushing Jules Kounde
Diego Gomez wins an air challenge against Adrien Rabiot
Goal kick for Paraguay
Ball possession: Paraguay: 21%, France: 79%.
Ousmane Dembele from France swings in the corner from the left.
Junior Alonso successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ousmane Dembele is blocked
Goal kick for France
Diego Gomez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dayot Upamecano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Gustavo Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dayot Upamecano is penalised for pushing Gustavo Gomez
Gustavo Velazquez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ousmane Dembele swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Andres Cubas relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Paraguay: 20%, France: 80%.
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
Andres Cubas from Paraguay goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kylian Mbappe
Obstruction as Gustavo Velazquez cuts off the run of Mike Maignan. A free-kick is awarded.
Mike Maignan from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
William Saliba from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Julio Enciso
Goal kick for Paraguay
Adrien Rabiot fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for France
Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Matias Galarza is penalised for pushing Manu Kone
Ball possession: Paraguay: 20%, France: 80%.
The referee signals a free kick as Bradley Barcola from France trips Miguel Almiron
Junior Alonso from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Adrien Rabiot wins an air challenge against Diego Gomez
Goal kick for Paraguay
France are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for France
Diego Gomez from Paraguay tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Dayot Upamecano successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Junior Alonso is blocked
Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay start a counter attack
Andres Cubas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adrien Rabiot wins an air challenge against Diego Gomez
Goal kick for Paraguay
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Paraguay: 19%, France: 81%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ousmane Dembele swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Gustavo Velazquez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Diego Gomez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ousmane Dembele swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Junior Alonso successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Manu Kone is blocked
Juan Caceres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Paraguay: 16%, France: 84%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Bradley Barcola commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Bradley Barcola commits a rough foul on Juan Caceres
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Andres Cubas from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise from France takes a short corner kick from the right.
Junior Alonso from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Paraguay
France are trying to create something here.
Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Orlando Gill from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 12%, France: 88%.
Goal kick for France
Jules Kounde wins an air challenge against Julio Enciso
Michael Olise is penalised for pushing Matias Galarza
Junior Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bradley Barcola relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Manu Kone from France trips Matias Galarza
Goal kick for Paraguay
France are trying to create something here.
William Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Juan Caceres from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gustavo Velazquez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 9%, France: 91%.
France are trying to create something here.
Juan Caceres relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Juan Caceres relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gustavo Velazquez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ousmane Dembele swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Miguel Almiron relieves the pressure with a clearance
Juan Caceres from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Andres Cubas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bradley Barcola makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Miguel Almiron makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Paraguay: 25%, France: 75%.
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Paraguay takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Miguel Almiron makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Gustavo Velazquez wins an air challenge against Kylian Mbappe
Gustavo Velazquez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dayot Upamecano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Matias Galarza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France are trying to create something here.
Andres Cubas from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
It's a really hot day and the sun is beating down on the players.
France kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Philadelphia Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Philadelphia Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Philadelphia Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Philadelphia Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Philadelphia Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Philadelphia Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Mauritius have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Mauritius broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
The match kicks off on Sunday 05 July 2026 at 01:00 +04 in Mauritius.
Local broadcast partners for Mauritius have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Mauritius broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for either 1E/3ABCDF or 1I/3CDFGH.
The last 8 meetings between 1E/3ABCDF and 1I/3CDFGH are level, with 0 wins for 1E/3ABCDF, 0 draws, and 0 wins for 1I/3CDFGH.
This is a World Cup Final Stage Round 1 fixture at Lincoln Financial Field in Mauritius.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,324
Minute
90+5'
Winner
France
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