Our Paraguay vs France bet builder tips take centre stage on Saturday evening as the pair face off for a place in the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Les Bleus have been formidable so far at the tournament and are the short-priced (15/8) favourites to go on and lift the trophy. Find our Paraguay vs France bet builder tips and reasoning below.
Back Olise to get on the scoresheet
Michael Olise has been France’s chief creator at this World Cup, leading the tournament with five assists. The Bayern Munich winger has repeatedly found dangerous pockets of space and continues to influence matches with his movement, delivery and eye for goal.
A goal now feels overdue. Olise struck the woodwork with a spectacular overhead kick against Sweden and also scored a hat-trick in France’s final warm-up match against Northern Ireland before the tournament. If Paraguay focus on containing Kylian Mbappe, Olise should enjoy more room in the final third and looks well placed to get on the scoresheet.
France are expected to dominate possession, which should leave Paraguay spending long periods without the ball. That will put extra pressure on Adrian Cubas, whose job in midfield will be to disrupt France’s rhythm and break up attacks before they reach the final third.
Cubas has already collected one booking at this World Cup and committed 12 fouls across his four appearances. The former Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder has also built a reputation for his combative style, picking up 17 yellow cards in 42 club appearances since the start of the 2025 campaign.
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