Barcola wanted by Liverpool as France prepare for Paraguay
France face Paraguay Saturday in the round of 16
Your knockout campaign continues. France meet Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16 on Saturday, 4 July (1) (2). Bradley Barcola and Kylian Mbappé are both expected to feature after strong group-stage showings (1). Paraguay's backline, anchored by Gustavo Gómez, has been tough to break down, but Les Bleus enter as favorites (1).
Liverpool want Barcola
Bradley Barcola is on Liverpool's radar. The France forward, currently with the squad at the World Cup, has been placed at the top of Liverpool's transfer wishlist alongside Alexander Isak and Goncalo Ramos (4) (5). PSG hold the cards, and nothing moves before the tournament ends (4).
Argentina also in action Saturday
Lionel Messi and Argentina take on Cape Verde in the round of 32 the same day (2). Colombia face Ghana and Canada play Morocco, filling out a packed Saturday of knockout football (2) (4).
Sources
- 1. ici.fr — Mondial 2026 : l'équipe de France affronte le mur du Paraguay pour une place en quarts de finale
- 2. fussballnationalmannschaft.net — Fußball heute WM – Wer spielt morgen am Samstag 4.7. bei der WM 2026? Sechzehntelfinale & erste Achtelfinale
- 4. anfieldindex.com — Report: Liverpool have set their sights on move for World Cup forward
- 5. fourfourtwo.com — Liverpool place France World Cup star at top of their transfer wishlist