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Philadelphia’s official roster is here, with both head coaches making key tactical adjustments for this massive elimination game!

France line-up (4-2-3-1): Didier Deschamps was forced to make a major makeover in his engine room. Manu Cone rotated into the starting lineup, replacing midfielder Aurelian Chumeni, who unfortunately suffered an injury in training. Beyond that, leading the charge are the familiar and powerful French “Fantastic Four”.

Goalkeeper: Mike Magnan

Defenders: Lucas Digne, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Conde

Defensive midfielder: Manu Cone, Adrien Rabiot

Attacking midfielder: Bradley Bakela, Michael Ollis, Ousmane Dembélé

Forward: Kylian Mbappe

France substitutes: Robin Riise, Bliss Samba, Maro Gusteau, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Maxons Lacroix, N’Golo Kante, Aurelien Tsumeny, Warren Zaire-Emery, Magnis Akliusz, Rayan Cherki, Desire Douai, Jean-Philippe Mata, Marcus Thuram

Paraguay lineup (5-3-2): Gustavo Alfaro restored the defensive five-man back five, changing the 4-4-2 formation that shocked Germany. Omar Alderet returns as the third centre-back, leaving no room for Damian Bobadilla in the middle. Diego Gomez returns from suspension at right midfield, pushing Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron up front to partner Julio Enciso in a double forward role, with Gabriel Avalos on the bench.

Goalkeeper: Orlando Gill

Defenders: Alonso Jr., Omar Alderet, Gustavo Gomez, Gustavo Velasquez, Blas Cáceres

Midfielder: Matias Gallarza, Andres Cubas, Diego Gomez

Forwards: Julio Enciso, Miguel Almiron

Paraguay Substitutes: Carlos Miguel Coronel, Gaston Olvera, Fabian Balbuena, Jose Canale, Christian Maidana, Damian Bobadilla, Brian Ojeda, Alejandro Romero Gamarra, Mauricio, Ramon Souza, Alex Arce, Antonio Sanabria, Gabriel Avalos, Isidro Pita, Mauro Caballero