France vs Paraguay: World Cup First Half Record Tied
July 4, 2026 · Gonzalo Torres
In the 2026 World Cup playoffs, France vs Paraguay became the first game since 2006 with no first-half shots on target. France leads thanks to a Mbappe penalty.
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In the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the match between France and Paraguay has tied a record not seen since the 2006 World Cup. The playoff game has become the first in 20 years to end the first half without a single shot on target, echoing the France vs Brazil matchup from Germany 2006, as reported by OptaJean on social media. Currently, the match stands at 1-0 in favor of France, with the only goal scored by Kylian Mbappe via a penalty. Earlier in the tournament, Paraguay advanced past Germany in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, while France defeated Sweden 3-0 in their previous match. The winner of this clash will face Morocco, who made it to the quarterfinals after defeating Canada 3-0. The World Cup 2026 is scheduled from June 11 to July 19.
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