Australia, the USA and Turkey should not underestimate La Albirroja, who have gone from mockery to one of the most feared teams in South America
Paraguay are back at a World Cup after almost two decades of absence and tribulations – and ready to give Australia, the USA and Turkey a run for their money. Their last appearance was at South Africa 2010, their best performance to date, when they reached the quarter-finals before saying goodbye with a loss against the greatest Spain team of all time.
La Albirroja seemed lost for years. But after a dismal 2024 Copa América, everything changed. Destiny delivered Gustavo Alfaro, the man who saved Paraguay from what looked like another impending catastrophe.
Continue reading…Australia, the USA and Turkey should not underestimate La Albirroja, who have gone from mockery to one of the most feared teams in South AmericaParaguay are back at a World Cup after almost two decades of absence and tribulations – and ready to give Australia, the USA and Turkey a run for their money. Their last appearance was at South Africa 2010, their best performance to date, when they reached the quarter-finals before saying goodbye with a loss against the greatest Spain team of all time.La Albirroja seemed lost for years. But after a dismal 2024 Copa América, everything changed. Destiny delivered Gustavo Alfaro, the man who saved Paraguay from what looked like another impending catastrophe. Continue reading…
