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France ekes past Paraguay and everything else to know from Saturday’s World Cup matches
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 4, 2026
· 8 min read
By Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN
(CNN) — On the first day of Round of 16 action, we saw valiant efforts, fantastic goals and a real grind-it-out battle of attrition.
In the second match of the day, France eked past Paraguay, with the South Americans providing a tough test for one of the tourname...
Key takeaway Proof of the dominance was France’s possession stat of 89% after five minutes of play.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The World Cup match between Morocco and Canada, played in Houston, has local implications for El Paso soccer fans. With Morocco advancing to the quarterfinals, attention will turn to their upcoming match against the winner of France and Paraguay. For El Pasoans who follow international soccer, this development is significant, as it sets the stage for a thrilling matchup that will be closely watched in the city. The fact that Morocco's win came despite Canada's strong start and domination of the game for much of the contest will resonate with local soccer enthusiasts who appreciate the complexities and unpredictabilities of the sport. As the World Cup progresses, El Paso residents can expect to see increased interest and discussion about the tournament at local soccer fields, community centers, and sports bars, with Morocco's surprising win over Canada likely to be a major topic of conversation.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? By Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN
(CNN) — On the first day of Round of 16 action, we saw valiant efforts, fantastic goals and a real grind-it-out battle of attrition.
In the second match of the day, France eked past Paraguay, with the South Americans providing a tough test for one of the tourname...
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