​Round of 16 action at the 2026 World Cup continues Saturday night with what promises to be a memorable Fourth of July clash in the City of Brotherly Love. In Philadelphia’s final tournament game, France will face Paraguay with a quarterfinal berth on the line. For the Independence Day showdown, a special guest will perform the national anthem. Tony Award-winning actress and singer Idina Menzel will sing the national anthem, followed by performances of the anthems for France and Paraguay. France cruised past Sweden in the Round of 32, while Paraguay stunned Germany on penalties. Menzel shared her excitement on social media, noting she’s honored to sing the U.S. National Anthem on July 4 at the World Cup match in Philadelphia as part of America’s 250th-anniversary celebration. The concerted attention around Idina Menzel comes as fans anticipate a dramatic showdown between France and Paraguay.