Deschamps keeps his cool as France survive Paraguay's provocation
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Fans gather in Asuncion - Asuncion, Paraguay - July 4, 2026 Paraguay fans look dejected after the match as Paraguay are eliminated from the World Cup as fans gather in Asuncion.
After France survived a contentious World Cup round of 16 clash with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay, French manager Didier Deschamps tried to take the high road.
France somehow ended the match with all three bookings from Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev despite Paraguay being the team who sat deep and defended.
