⚽️ Paraguay World Cup Overview



- Nickname: La Albirroja (the Red and White Army), often referred to as the “South American Italy,” known for its ironclad defense and strict discipline.

- World Cup appearances: 9 times (1930, 1950, 1958, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2026).

- Best performance: Quarterfinals (Round of 8) at the 2010 South Africa World Cup (lost 0-1 to eventual champions Spain in the quarterfinals).

- Current status for 2026: Returning to the World Cup after 16 years, placed in Group D (opponents: the United States, Turkey, Australia).
📅 2010 World Cup (Peak Journey)

- Group stage (Group F): 1-1 vs. Italy, 2-0 vs. Slovakia, 0-0 vs. New Zealand—finished first in the group to advance.

- Round of 16: Won 5-3 on penalties to eliminate Japan, the first time in the team’s history that it reached the quarterfinals.

- Quarterfinals: Lost 0-1 to Spain (Villa’s winning goal).
🔑 2026 World Cup Core Information

- Head coach: Gustavo Alfaro (Argentina), playing a 4-2-3-1 system with a focus on counterattacks.
- Key players:

- Julio Enciso (Strasbourg, approximately €18 million)

- Diego Gómez (Brighton, approximately €16 million)

- FIFA ranking: 39th (May 2026), with a total squad value of €135 million.

- Qualification prospects: Group D is closely contested, and the chance of advancing to the knockout stage as the third-place team is relatively high.
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