{"id":129444,"date":"2026-05-14T09:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T12:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/back-and-ready-to-make-an-impact\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T09:11:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T12:11:20","slug":"back-and-ready-to-make-an-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/back-and-ready-to-make-an-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Back and Ready to Make an Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div q:key=\"QW_9\"><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=76 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Paraguay is back at the World Cup for the first time since reaching the quarterfinals in 2010&mdash;and there&rsquo;s hope a similar run can be put together here.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=77 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"78\">Paraguay is back at the World Cup for the first time since reaching the quarterfinals in 2010\u2014and there\u2019s hope a similar run can be put together here.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=79 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Four straight World Cup appearances at the turn of the century were followed by nearly two decades of underwhelming results, but a mix of experienced veterans&mdash;Miguel Almir&oacute;n and Gustavo Gomez&mdash;and zesty young talents&mdash;Julio Enciso and Diego G&oacute;mez&mdash;have La Albirroja confident of making an impact.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7a q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7b\">Four straight World Cup appearances at the turn of the century were followed by nearly two decades of underwhelming results, but a mix of experienced veterans\u2014Miguel Almir\u00f3n and Gustavo Gomez\u2014and zesty young talents\u2014Julio Enciso and Diego G\u00f3mez\u2014have La Albirroja confident of making an impact.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7c q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Paraguay will look to play the villain and spoil the party for the United States. Defeating the hosts in Group D would get many Paraguayans to buy into the notion that they could be contenders.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7d q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7e\">Paraguay will look to play the villain and spoil the party for the United States. Defeating the hosts in Group D would get many Paraguayans to buy into the notion that they could be contenders.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7f q:key=vcaa:3--><!--qv q:id=7g q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7h q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>The Road to the World Cup<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7i q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7j\">The Road to the World Cup<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7k q:key=vcaa:\n\n<ul>\n\n<li><strong>Qualification record<\/strong>: 7W-4L-7D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals for \/ against:&nbsp;<\/strong>14 \/ 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top scorer:&nbsp;<\/strong>Antonio Sanabria (4) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assist leader:&nbsp;<\/strong>Diego G&oacute;mez (2)<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7l q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<ul id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"!list-disc ml-5 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7m\">\n<li><strong>Qualification record<\/strong>: 7W-4L-7D<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goals for \/ against:\u00a0<\/strong>14 \/ 10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top scorer:\u00a0<\/strong>Antonio Sanabria (4) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Assist leader:\u00a0<\/strong>Diego G\u00f3mez (2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7n q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Paraguay&rsquo;s return to the World Cup was hanging in the balance after mustering just five points from the first 18 possible in qualifying.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7o q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7p\">Paraguay\u2019s return to the World Cup was hanging in the balance after mustering just five points from the first 18 possible in qualifying.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7q q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>But impressive wins over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/brazil\">Brazil<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/argentina\">Argentina<\/a> under new boss Gustavo Alfaro helped Paraguay finish a comfortable sixth in the CONMEBOL standings, earning automatic passage through to the World Cup without needing to go through the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7r q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7s\">But impressive wins over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/brazil\">Brazil<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/argentina\">Argentina<\/a> under new boss Gustavo Alfaro helped Paraguay finish a comfortable sixth in the CONMEBOL standings, earning automatic passage through to the World Cup without needing to go through the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7t q:key=vcaa:8--><!--qv q:id=7u q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7v q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h3>World Cup Schedule<\/h3>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7w q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7x\">World Cup Schedule<\/h3>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7y q:key=vcaa:10--><!--qv q:id=7z q:key=ndZW:mL_1--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-auto max-w-[90vw]\" q:key=\"xt_0\">\n<table class=\"border-collapse text-left w-full\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"bg-lightGrey py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"0\">\n<p><strong>Fixture<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"bg-lightGrey py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"bg-lightGrey py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"2\">\n<p><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"border-b-[1px] border-b-lightGrey\" q:key=\"0\">\n<td class=\"py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"0\">\n<p>USMNT vs. Paraguay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"1\">\n<p>Friday, June 12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"2\">\n<p>SoFi Stadium<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"border-b-[1px] border-b-lightGrey\" q:key=\"1\">\n<td class=\"py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"0\">\n<p>T\u00fcrkiye vs. Paraguay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"1\">\n<p>Friday, June 19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"2\">\n<p>Levi\u2019s Stadium<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"border-b-[1px] border-b-lightGrey\" q:key=\"2\">\n<td class=\"py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"0\">\n<p>Paraguay vs. Australia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"1\">\n<p>Thursday, June 25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"py-3 px-10 my-0 mx-auto\" q:key=\"2\">\n<p>Levi\u2019s Stadium<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=80 q:key=vcaa:11--><!--qv q:id=81 q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=82 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Manager: Gustavo Alfaro<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=83 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"84\">Manager: Gustavo Alfaro<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=85 q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2697,h_1798,x_0,y_1\/v1775158598\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kn7v5683emyhrcvpca.jpg--><!--qv q:id=86 q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=87 q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=87 q:key=--><!--qv q:id=88 q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=88 q:key=--><!--qv q:id=89 q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=8a q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=8b q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"8c\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=8b q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=8a q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-BLU3vdz7.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-BjAdG6Uh.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"8d\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 2\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_1,w_2697,h_1798\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn7v5683emyhrcvpca.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_1,w_2697,h_1798\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn7v5683emyhrcvpca.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_1,w_2697,h_1798\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn7v5683emyhrcvpca.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_1,w_2697,h_1798\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn7v5683emyhrcvpca.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_1,w_2697,h_1798\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn7v5683emyhrcvpca.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_1,w_2697,h_1798\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn7v5683emyhrcvpca.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_1,w_2697,h_1798\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn7v5683emyhrcvpca.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_1,w_2697,h_1798\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn7v5683emyhrcvpca.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_1,w_2697,h_1798\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn7v5683emyhrcvpca.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"8f\">Gustavo Alfaro led Paraguay\u2019s World Cup return.  | Jung Yeon-Je\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8g q:key=vcaa:\n\n<ul>\n\n<li><strong>World Cup experience<\/strong>: Ecuador (2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time in charge of the team<\/strong>: Since 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manager meter:<\/strong>&nbsp;Defensive-minded, master motivator<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8h q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<ul id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"!list-disc ml-5 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8i\">\n<li><strong>World Cup experience<\/strong>: Ecuador (2022)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time in charge of the team<\/strong>: Since 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manager meter:<\/strong>\u00a0Defensive-minded, master motivator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8j q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>After leading a young Ecuador side in 2022, Alfaro infuses La Albirroja with some much needed World Cup experience. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8k q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8l\">After leading a young Ecuador side in 2022, Alfaro infuses La Albirroja with some much needed World Cup experience. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8m q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Argentine has built a team that is extremely hard to beat, instantly uplifting Paraguay&rsquo;s dressing-room and squeezing every ounce of talent at his disposal like he&rsquo;s routinely done across his managerial career. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8n q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8o\">The Argentine has built a team that is extremely hard to beat, instantly uplifting Paraguay\u2019s dressing-room and squeezing every ounce of talent at his disposal like he\u2019s routinely done across his managerial career. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8p q:key=vcaa:17--><!--qv q:id=8q q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8r q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>How Paraguay Plays<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8s q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8t\">How Paraguay Plays<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8u q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/storycards.co\/minutemedia\/7rS5lj0eu\/?cmsItemId=Paraguay--><!--qv q:id=8v q:key=tef5:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=8w q:key=EEns:00_2--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8z q:key=vcaa:\n\n<ul>\n\n<li><strong>Preferred formation<\/strong>: 4-2-3-1 \/ 4-4-2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Style:<\/strong>&nbsp;Defensive-minded, counterattacking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key strengths:<\/strong>&nbsp;Creative midfielders, well organized backline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key weaknesses:&nbsp;<\/strong>Wasteful in front of goal, lack of depth<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=90 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<ul id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"!list-disc ml-5 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"91\">\n<li><strong>Preferred formation<\/strong>: 4-2-3-1 \/ 4-4-2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Style:<\/strong>\u00a0Defensive-minded, counterattacking<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key strengths:<\/strong>\u00a0Creative midfielders, well organized backline<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key weaknesses:\u00a0<\/strong>Wasteful in front of goal, lack of depth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=92 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Alfaro&rsquo;s biggest strength is that he hasn&rsquo;t tried to reinvent the wheel with Paraguay. Its biggest strength is a gritty backline that is difficult to penetrate, and an outstanding work ethic is coupled with a real understanding of shape and defensive communication.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=93 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"94\">Alfaro\u2019s biggest strength is that he hasn\u2019t tried to reinvent the wheel with Paraguay. Its biggest strength is a gritty backline that is difficult to penetrate, and an outstanding work ethic is coupled with a real understanding of shape and defensive communication.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=95 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Paraguay won&rsquo;t dominate possession very often, but playing with a target man up front (step forward, Antonio Sanabria) allows the pressure to be relieved and its technically gifted attacking midfielders often benefit from the space afforded to them. If you&rsquo;re looking for the definition of a <em>moments<\/em> team, look no further.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=96 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"97\">Paraguay won\u2019t dominate possession very often, but playing with a target man up front (step forward, Antonio Sanabria) allows the pressure to be relieved and its technically gifted attacking midfielders often benefit from the space afforded to them. If you\u2019re looking for the definition of a <em>moments<\/em> team, look no further.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=98 q:key=vcaa:23--><!--qv q:id=99 q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=9a q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h3>Ones to Watch<\/h3>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=9b q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9c\">Ones to Watch<\/h3>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=9d q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2160,h_1440,x_0,y_0\/v1777372231\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kq9t7wjdhdxpfx0ybz.jpg--><!--qv q:id=9e q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=9f q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=9f q:key=--><!--qv q:id=9g q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=9g q:key=--><!--qv q:id=9h q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=9i q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=9j q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"9k\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=9j q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=9i q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-BLU3vdz7.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-BjAdG6Uh.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"9l\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 2\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2160,h_1440\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kq9t7wjdhdxpfx0ybz.jpg 1x, &#10; 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   https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2160,h_1440\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kq9t7wjdhdxpfx0ybz.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2160,h_1440\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kq9t7wjdhdxpfx0ybz.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2160,h_1440\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kq9t7wjdhdxpfx0ybz.jpg\" alt=\"Miguel Almir\u00f3n and Diego G\u00f3mez. \" title=\"Miguel Almir\u00f3n and Diego G\u00f3mez. \" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"9m\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"9n\">There\u2019s class running through the boots of Miguel Almir\u00f3n and Diego G\u00f3mez.  | Masashi Hara\/Getty Images, Mauricio Duque\/Eurasia Sport Images\/Getty Images <\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=9o q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>X-Factor:<\/strong> Just a teenager watching from home when Paraguay last featured in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/world-cup\">World Cup<\/a>,<strong> Almir&oacute;n<\/strong> leads his team&rsquo;s long-awaited return to the competition, where his production and creativity up top will make or break La Albirroja&rsquo;s campaign.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=9p q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9q\"><strong>X-Factor:<\/strong> Just a teenager watching from home when Paraguay last featured in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/world-cup\">World Cup<\/a>,<strong> Almir\u00f3n<\/strong> leads his team\u2019s long-awaited return to the competition, where his production and creativity up top will make or break La Albirroja\u2019s campaign.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=9r q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Breakout Star:<\/strong> A rising star MLS fans will remember playing alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, <strong> Diego G&oacute;mez<\/strong> is now a Premier League regular at Brighton & Hove Albion. Brimming with energy, technical skill and unexpected physicality, he packs a powerful shot too, especially from long range.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=9s q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9t\"><strong>Breakout Star:<\/strong> A rising star MLS fans will remember playing alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, <strong> Diego G\u00f3mez<\/strong> is now a Premier League regular at Brighton &amp; Hove Albion. Brimming with energy, technical skill and unexpected physicality, he packs a powerful shot too, especially from long range.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=9u q:key=vcaa:28--><!--qv q:id=9v q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=9w q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>What Paraguay Will Be Wearing<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=9x q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-29\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9y\">What Paraguay Will Be Wearing<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=9z q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2158,h_1438,x_0,y_0\/v1777374082\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kq9w0ccnaw81z63bn9.jpg--><!--qv q:id=a0 q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=a1 q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=a1 q:key=--><!--qv q:id=a2 q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=a2 q:key=--><!--qv q:id=a3 q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=a4 q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=a5 q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"a6\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=a5 q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=a4 q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-BLU3vdz7.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-BjAdG6Uh.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"a7\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 2\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2158,h_1438\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kq9w0ccnaw81z63bn9.jpg 1x, &#10; 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   https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2158,h_1438\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kq9w0ccnaw81z63bn9.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2158,h_1438\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kq9w0ccnaw81z63bn9.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2158,h_1438\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kq9w0ccnaw81z63bn9.jpg\" alt=\"Paraguay\u2019s home and away World Cup jerseys. \" title=\"Paraguay\u2019s home and away World Cup jerseys. \" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"a8\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"a9\">Paraguay\u2019s home and away World Cup jerseys feature plenty of creative expression.  | Puma <\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=aa q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Paraguay&rsquo;s traditional red and white vertical striped home kit is back, with a dusty element reflecting the clay soil found in the country. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=ab q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-31\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ac\">Paraguay\u2019s traditional red and white vertical striped home kit is back, with a dusty element reflecting the clay soil found in the country. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ad q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The away jersey is unlike anything Paraguay have worn before&mdash;a dark base with splashes of light blue and white shadows, creating an almost optical illusion effect.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=ae q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-32\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"af\">The away jersey is unlike anything Paraguay have worn before\u2014a dark base with splashes of light blue and white shadows, creating an almost optical illusion effect.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ag q:key=vcaa:33--><!--qv q:id=ah q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ai q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Paraguay&rsquo;s Predicted Starting XI<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=aj q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-34\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ak\">Paraguay\u2019s Predicted Starting XI<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=al q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_977,h_1302,x_50,y_26\/v1777374490\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kq9wctp5y67f25m4w2.png--><!--qv q:id=am q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=an q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=an q:key=--><!--qv q:id=ao q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=ao q:key=--><!--qv q:id=ap q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=aq q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=ar q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"as\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=ar q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=aq q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-BLU3vdz7.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-BjAdG6Uh.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"at\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 4\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_50,y_26,w_977,h_1302\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:4,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kq9wctp5y67f25m4w2.png 1x, &#10; 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   https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_50,y_26,w_977,h_1302\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:4,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kq9wctp5y67f25m4w2.png 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_50,y_26,w_977,h_1302\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:4,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kq9wctp5y67f25m4w2.png 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_50,y_26,w_977,h_1302\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kq9wctp5y67f25m4w2.png\" alt=\"Paraguay\u2019s potential starting XI at the 2026 World Cup. \" title=\"Paraguay\u2019s potential starting XI at the 2026 World Cup. \" width=\"360\" height=\"480\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"au\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"av\">Paraguay\u2019s formation will change over the course of matches.  | FootballUser <\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=aw q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The center back pairing of Gustavo G&oacute;mez and Omar Alderete is the backbone of one of the best defensive sides in South America. With J&uacute;nior Alonso and Juan Jos&eacute; C&aacute;ceres guarding the flanks, Alfaro&rsquo;s backline has developed intense chemistry. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=ax q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-36\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ay\">The center back pairing of Gustavo G\u00f3mez and Omar Alderete is the backbone of one of the best defensive sides in South America. With J\u00fanior Alonso and Juan Jos\u00e9 C\u00e1ceres guarding the flanks, Alfaro\u2019s backline has developed intense chemistry. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=az q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Andr&eacute;s Cubas and Dami&aacute;n Bobadilla should anchor a tenacious midfield pivot that looks to go long to feed striker Sanabria, who might not be the most prolific goalscorer but is a fine target man with his back to goal.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=b0 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-37\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"b1\">Andr\u00e9s Cubas and Dami\u00e1n Bobadilla should anchor a tenacious midfield pivot that looks to go long to feed striker Sanabria, who might not be the most prolific goalscorer but is a fine target man with his back to goal.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=b2 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The talented trio of Almir&oacute;n, Diego G&oacute;mez and Enciso will determine how far Paraguay get. They are the creative masterminds of an otherwise limited attacking side, and with freedom to roam all over the final third, the trio has the the quality to unlock most defenses.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=b3 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-38\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"b4\">The talented trio of Almir\u00f3n, Diego G\u00f3mez and Enciso will determine how far Paraguay get. They are the creative masterminds of an otherwise limited attacking side, and with freedom to roam all over the final third, the trio has the the quality to unlock most defenses.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=b5 q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/content-enrichment-service.mmsport.minutesvc.com\/oembed?url=https:\/\/content-enrichment-service.mmsport.minutesvc.com\/properties\/si\/embeds\/01krgrzx7zyac6f--><!--qv q:id=b6 q:key=jBas:mL_1--><\/p>\n<figure on-document:load=\"q-21SOLBRQ.js#s_LZBLIxdhCWU[0 1]\" q:key=\"S2_2\" q:id=\"b7\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=b8 q:key=vcaa:40--><!--qv q:id=b9 q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ba q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Current Form<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=bb q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-41\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bc\">Current Form<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=bd q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>A gritty victory against Greece in Paraguay&rsquo;s 2026 debut was followed by a 2&ndash;1 defeat against Morocco, but the result doesn&rsquo;t tell the story of the game.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=be q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-42\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bf\">A gritty victory against Greece in Paraguay\u2019s 2026 debut was followed by a 2\u20131 defeat against Morocco, but the result doesn\u2019t tell the story of the game.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=bg q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Paraguay was mostly superior against the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champion&mdash;and surprise package of the last World Cup&mdash;and was unfortunate to come out on the receiving end of a defeat. The match was a reminder of what it takes to win against the better teams, a lesson Paraguay will hope to have learned once the tournament gets underway.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=bh q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-43\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bi\">Paraguay was mostly superior against the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champion\u2014and surprise package of the last World Cup\u2014and was unfortunate to come out on the receiving end of a defeat. The match was a reminder of what it takes to win against the better teams, a lesson Paraguay will hope to have learned once the tournament gets underway.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=bj q:key=vcaa:44--><!--qv q:id=bk q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=bl q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>What We Can Expect From Paraguay Fans<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=bm q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-45\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bn\">What We Can Expect From Paraguay Fans<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=bo q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4995,h_3330,x_0,y_0\/v1775165239\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg--><!--qv q:id=bp q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=bq q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=bq q:key=--><!--qv q:id=br q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=br q:key=--><!--qv q:id=bs q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=bt q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=bu q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"bv\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=bu q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=bt q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-BLU3vdz7.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-BjAdG6Uh.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"bw\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 2\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4995,h_3330\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4995,h_3330\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4995,h_3330\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4995,h_3330\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4995,h_3330\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4995,h_3330\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4995,h_3330\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4995,h_3330\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4995,h_3330\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4995,h_3330\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kn81fvc1ezdecva2sj.jpg\" alt=\"Paraguay fans. \" title=\"Paraguay fans. \" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"bx\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"by\">Paraguay fans will color stadiums in the U.S. with red and white.  | Eduardo Vel\u00e1zquez\/Eurasia Sport Images\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=bz q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>A little under 10,000 Paraguay supporters traveled to South Africa in 2010 to back their team. Given the lengthy wait, that number is expected to be significantly higher in North America this summer. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=c0 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-47\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"c1\">A little under 10,000 Paraguay supporters traveled to South Africa in 2010 to back their team. Given the lengthy wait, that number is expected to be significantly higher in North America this summer. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=c2 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Always wearing the red and white stripes, beating drums, launching confetti in the air and singing &ldquo;dale, dale, dale La Albirroja,&rdquo; (go, go, go Albirroja), Paraguay&rsquo;s fan base won&rsquo;t go unnoticed. It&rsquo;s a passionate and deeply loyal support network&mdash;one that puts aside the intense rivalries that exist at the club level to get behind a common cause. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=c3 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-48\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"c4\">Always wearing the red and white stripes, beating drums, launching confetti in the air and singing \u201cdale, dale, dale La Albirroja,\u201d (go, go, go Albirroja), Paraguay\u2019s fan base won\u2019t go unnoticed. It\u2019s a passionate and deeply loyal support network\u2014one that puts aside the intense rivalries that exist at the club level to get behind a common cause. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=c5 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Paraguay might go under the radar at times, but there&rsquo;s no denying fans will bring South American flare to the party.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=c6 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-49\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"c7\">Paraguay might go under the radar at times, but there\u2019s no denying fans will bring South American flare to the party.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=c8 q:key=vcaa:50--><!--qv q:id=c9 q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ca q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>National Expectations<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=cb q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-51\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cc\">National Expectations<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=cd q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5000,h_3333,x_0,y_0\/v1775230632\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg--><!--qv q:id=ce q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=cf q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=cf q:key=--><!--qv q:id=cg q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=cg q:key=--><!--qv q:id=ch q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=ci q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=cj q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"ck\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=cj q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=ci q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-BLU3vdz7.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-BjAdG6Uh.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"cl\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 2\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_3333\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_3333\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_3333\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_3333\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_3333\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_3333\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_3333\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_3333\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_3333\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_3333\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kn9zvftqvwqg2ezme6.jpg\" alt=\"Paraguay\" title=\"Paraguay\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"cm\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"cn\">Paraguay went on a nine game unbeaten charge to book its place in the World Cup.  | Eduardo Vel\u00e1zquez\/Eurasia Sport Images\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=co q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Paraguay&rsquo;s strong recent results and favorable group draw has raised hopes that 2010 can be repeated in the form of a quarterfinal appearance.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=cp q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-53\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cq\">Paraguay\u2019s strong recent results and favorable group draw has raised hopes that 2010 can be repeated in the form of a quarterfinal appearance.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=cr q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Progressing to the knockout rounds is Paraguay&rsquo;s main objective&mdash;a more than realistic ambition for a surging side&mdash;as failure will be seen as a huge disappointment by the country&rsquo;s federation, players and fans.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=cs q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-54\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ct\">Progressing to the knockout rounds is Paraguay\u2019s main objective\u2014a more than realistic ambition for a surging side\u2014as failure will be seen as a huge disappointment by the country\u2019s federation, players and fans.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=cu q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Reaching the last eight is perhaps a tad optimistic, but competing until the bitter end is guaranteed from this Paraguay side. It won&rsquo;t go down without a fight.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=cv q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-55\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cw\">Reaching the last eight is perhaps a tad optimistic, but competing until the bitter end is guaranteed from this Paraguay side. 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