The Paraguay national team returned home in the early hours of Monday, after participating in the 2026 World Cup, a tournament in which the Albirroja reached the round of 16. The captain Gustavo Gomez was the only player to address the public, who applauded him as he thanked them for their support before and during the World Cup.

What did Gustavo Gomez say?

Gomez expressed that the experience he had in the 2026 World Cup strengthened his pride in representing the country even more. I am very proud of my teammates, of representing my country in a selection and more than ever proud to be Paraguayan.

The reception at the airport

The delegation was received at the Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, where a welcome ceremony was held with the presence of fans, authorities from the Paraguayan Football Association (APF), members of the technical staff, and the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña. The Paraguay national team had achieved a streak of 2 consecutive victories in their last matches, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 games, and their last victory was on November 19, 2025, when they defeated Mexico 2-1.

Gustavo Gomez's message

Gomez valued the support of the Albirroja fans, both in the team's farewell before traveling to the United States and during the entire 2026 World Cup. Thank you very much, Paraguay. Once again: proud to be Paraguayan. The Paraguay national team continues to work to improve their performance and achieve new successes in the future.