Paraguay, World Cup and France
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The July 4 Round of 16 game will bring to Lincoln Financial Field the winner of Germany and Paraguay against the winner of France and Sweden.
A gritty 1-0 victory over Paraguay in sweltering Philadelphia heat steers Les Bleus into their fourth consecutive World Cup quarterfinal, unlocking a historic tier of tournament consistency.
Aurélien Tchouaméni, who left Friday's training with adductor pain, sits out France's World Cup round-of-16 match Saturday vs. Paraguay in Philadelphia, and he could also miss a potential quarterfinal on July 9 should France advance.
