The Paraguay national team has achieved its goal of advancing to the next stage of the 2026 World Cup. The team drew 0-0 against Australia on Thursday, June 25, and this result is enough to make them one of the best third-placed teams in the first round of the tournament.

What happened?

The Paraguay team debuted with a 4-1 loss to the United States, but then won 1-0 against Turkey in a thrilling match in which they had to play with 10 men due to the expulsion of Miguel Almirón.

Why is it important for Paraguay?

Coach Gustavo Alfaro addressed the harshest critics of the South American national team, ensuring that there are no impossibilities in football and that internally no one thinks about returning to Asunción in the next few days.

DateMatchResult
June 25Paraguay vs Australia0-0

What's next?

The Paraguay team will face one of the group leaders, generating a climate of negativity in public opinion, especially in their country. But Gustavo Alfaro is confident that his team can pull off a surprise.

Paraguay's last win was on November 19, 2025, when they defeated Mexico 2-1. In their last 5 games, the team has a record of 2W-0D-3L, and is on a 2-game winning streak.