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The Paraguay national team faces France in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 with the best defense in the tournament. Gustavo Alfaro's team has proven to be a solid and sticky unit, sowing the field with traps and fiercely guarding their area.
What has happened so far?
Paraguay has had a good performance in the tournament, with an important victory against Germany in the group stage. The team has shown itself to be solid in defense, with a total of 209 losses caused to their rivals, making it the team with the most losses in the tournament.
What role does the defense play in the team?
Paraguay's defense is essential to the team, with players like Matías Galarza, Andrés Cubas, and Damián Bobadilla repeating efforts to blind the opponent's three-quarter zone. Galarza and Cubas are the two players who have made the most direct pressure actions in the tournament, with 48 and 47 respectively.
What challenge does goalkeeper Orlando Gill face?
Goalkeeper Orlando Gill is Paraguay's last line of defense and has proven to be fundamental to the team. Gill has made a total of 24 saves in the tournament, making him the goalkeeper with the most saves in the 2026 World Cup.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Losses caused | 209 |
| Defensive pressures | 1,421 |
| Orlando Gill's saves | 24 |
The Paraguay national team comes from an important victory against Mexico on November 19, 2025, with a score of 1-2. In their last 5 games, Paraguay has a record of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with a streak of 2 consecutive wins.
