Deschamps believes that relying solely on aggression is not enough to win a match.

The 2026 World Cup is about to begin with the Round of 16 matches, and France, nicknamed the "Les Bleus," will travel to the Lincoln Financial Stadium to challenge Paraguay. Head coach Didier Deschamps stated at a press conference that aggression alone is not enough to win the game; chemistry must be developed across all positions.

In a key match of the round of 32, France defeated Sweden 3-0 thanks to a brace from Mbappe and a goal from Barcola.

In Paraguay, Gustavo Alfaro's team defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties in the round of 32 to advance to the round of 16.

French coach Didier Deschamps said, "Paraguay is not a team that suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Like all South American teams, they have a strong heart. But winning is not just about aggression."

"This is a team that knows how to play football very well. They have excellent players like Enciso and Almiron, and they have great chemistry with each other. They also handle many details very well. Of course, their advantages don't stop there."

Deschamps said, "Everyone is talking about our attack because we keep scoring. But between the defense and the attack, there is also the midfield. We have Chaamere, Rabiot and Manu Kone, who all provide the team with balance and pressure."

In addition, when discussing the challenges of the team competing in the United States, Deschamps said, "We knew the weather would be very hot, and I think it will be a little cooler tomorrow. I also hope there won't be any thunderstorms this time. This is a factor we have to consider, but I think every team is prepared for it, and this kind of weather can affect all teams."

"This will be our fifth match in this tournament, and physical exertion will also have an impact, but I won't dwell too much on the high temperature."

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