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Deschamps: Paraguay 'Not Here by Chance'

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · The Guardian

France coach Didier Deschamps has warned his team not to underestimate Paraguay ahead of their World Cup last-16 match, praising the South American side's quality and determination.

France coach Didier Deschamps has stressed that his team will not be taking Paraguay lightly in their World Cup last-16 clash. "They are not here by chance," Deschamps said, acknowledging the strength of their opponent.

"They have that South American DNA, which means they get stuck in," Deschamps added. "And they have good players too. You can't just qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup like that by chance." The match kicks off at 5pm local time/7am AEST/10pm BST. somethingsdifferent.biz

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