Paraguay stood out for their collective play in the 2026 World Cup
Carlos Jara Saguier, former Paraguay coach, praised the team's performance in the 2026 World Cup. 'Paraguay played like eleven friends and that is harder to beat than eleven stars', said the coach. The team reached the group stage with a last result of 0-1 against France (2026-07-04) and a recent form of 1W-2D-2L (LDDWL).
Jara Saguier emphasized the team's solidarity and commitment. 'They played as Paraguay usually plays, as a group, as friends', he said. He also mentioned that intensity and sacrifice were key, especially in matches like the one against Turkey, where the team showed their best version.
The coach defended the work of national coaches, recalling that 'the best results of Paraguayan football came with Paraguayan people'. He criticized the valuation of local professionals and called for trust in them, citing the example of Spain, which won the World Cup with a national coach.
Jara Saguier spoke about Ariel Gamarra, Cerro Porteño's new signing. 'He is a very reliable player, he can play as an internal midfielder, central midfielder or further forward', he said. Although he avoided comparisons, he said that Gamarra has the conditions to establish himself at the club.
