France plays against Paraguay in a World Cup Round of 16 game today. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. CT on FOX. Fans can watch this World Cup game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV.

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The 2026 World Cup group stage continues with four matches scheduled for Tuesday, June 16. All World Cup matches will air in English on FOX or FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo or Universo. Teams featured today include France, Senegal, Norway and Argentina.

Discover What’s Streaming On: Live from SoFi Stadium in California, Team USA and Paraguay collide in their opening World Cup match! Before the game officially begins, the United States World Cup Opening Ceremony will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

The World Cup excitement isn't over yet! Mayor Wu has announced a lineup of free watch parties across Boston for the tournament's biggest matches.

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The defending World Cup champions begin knockout round play on Friday when Argentina takes on Cape Verde at 6 p.m. ET, putting Lionel Messi back on the field in his chase for the Golden Boot. Messi is tied for the most goals (six) in the 2026 World Cup despite not playing his fourth game yet.

Today’s World Cup knockout match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia is expected to start on time at 5pm ET despite dangerously high temperatures in the local area. Near-record warmth is expected today and this is likely to be one of the hottest World Cup matches ever played.