Paraguay HubThe Paraguay national team continues to advance in the 2026 World Cup and a Brazilian priest has become a fan of the team. Edisson José Cazali, a Capuchin of Brazilian nationality, showed his love for the Paraguayan team with an Albirroja poncho that went viral on social media.
What happened?
The priest wore the Albirroja poncho after concluding a mass at the Convento San Franciscano de Asís, in Ciudad del Este. The image went viral and Cazali became a hero for the fans of the Albirroja.
The origin of the poncho
The poncho that made him viral was a gift he received at the beginning of this month during the blessing of a house. Cazali used it for the first time before the match against the United States and plans to wear it again for the next match.
The Albirroja campaign
The Paraguayan team continues to advance in the 2026 World Cup, with a streak of 2 consecutive victories. The last victory was against Mexico, with a result of 2-1, on November 19, 2025.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | Mexico 1-2 Paraguay |
What's next?
The Albirroja will face France in the next match, and Cazali plans to show his support with the Albirroja poncho. The community of Ciudad del Este is preparing to live a real party, with giant screens in the convent to watch the match together.
