Overview
- The Paraguay squad returned to a celebratory reception at Silvio Pettirossi airport on Monday, where several hundred fans, military music and traditional dance greeted the delegation.
- Dinac opened the presidential apron for the arrival and President Santiago Peña personally greeted players and staff, praising the team’s performance at the United States-hosted World Cup.
- Paraguay advanced from the group as one of the best third-placed teams, beat Germany on penalties in the first knockout round and was eliminated by France by a Kylian Mbappé penalty.
- Coach Gustavo Alfaro delivered an emotional speech urging Paraguay to “defend this” legacy and saying “lo imposible no existe,” while stopping short of confirming whether he will remain in charge.
- APF president Robert Harrison called the campaign “only the first round” and framed the effort as the start of a push toward 2030, signaling institutional interest in continuing the project and upcoming discussions on Alfaro’s future.