Australia - Egypt

When Paraguay breaks through, it will break through a lot, so the negative option is very logical in these matches. Paraguay was very lucky in both the group stage and against the Germans, but now the opponent is on a different level and I think they will handle everything.

There is nothing to expect from Paraguay, unlike in matches against Turks or Germans - it all comes down to defense. Since the French have been showing excellent form throughout the entire championship and score a lot of goals, even from half-chances, and Mbappe, Olise and Dembele seem unstoppable in attack, I believe that Paraguay will be defeated quite easily. The French play better football throughout the championship and so far have not encountered any trouble or had any problems, and have never fallen behind. They are a focused and well-playing team, so Paraguay seems like an easily beatable team. Paraguay does not seem serious in attack, while the French also have a solid defense. The French are predicted to score 3+ goals, so this option seems very convincing.

I simply don't believe in the Paraguay national team and their playing style. The Germans have passed, but they should be recognized in this championship not only for not being like themselves, but also for playing without fear, so even for teams like Paraguay, there are chances. The French are at another level, even when compared to the same Germans. The game is only improving, so is the players' potential and level. It won't be possible to play rough South American football here, or it could definitely end up in a red card. I am expecting a game with one-sided dominance from the French, like they showed in the second half against Norway.

I hope that the referees received recommendations from above and the downpour of yellow cards will not be a coincidence. After the next stage, the cards will be reset, so the referees may be more bold. This game's referee, a Uzbek, has not shown much in the last two matches, absent-minded and with many mistakes, but the match with Paraguayan hot-heads, who are emotional and have many South psychoses, he should be forced to pull out the cards. Paraguay will try to destroy the pace of the French and will not allow them to run away, otherwise it will be show time. They are like a thorn in the side for the French, so the favorites should also expect some cards.

Paraguay is one of the most outstanding and talented teams in South America. Today they are facing their most difficult opponent yet, especially if the French have strong counterattacks. In their previous match against the United States, Paraguay received 5 yellow cards, and also had some against the Turks and the Reds. They are a passionate team, and if the French have a good result, it is likely that Paraguay will not hold back.