Paraguay HubThe Paraguay national team was eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, but Orlando Gill had a fantastic tournament.
What happened in the match?
The Paraguay national team's adventure in the 2026 World Cup did not end as they had dreamed, as they were eliminated in the round of 16, defeated by France 1-0 with a goal from Kylian Mbappé.
Gill's performance
However, the San Lorenzo goalkeeper had a fantastic tournament, which started in the worst way and ended in a big way, with a memorable double save against the French star, a player of the era only comparable to Lionel Messi.
Reaction from experts
The last play marked another detail in favor of Gill. He finished the game and wanted to greet Mbappé, extended his hand in the direction of the star, but the Frenchman did not even look at him. The sequence went viral and earned many criticisms for the scorer, who was left wanting to reach Messi.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Mexico - Paraguay | 1-2 |
Conclusion of the tournament
With his penalty goal, Mbappé reached 7 goals in the World Cup, the same number as Messi in the tournament. Gill made it possible. 'We played with our heads held high, Paraguay gave it their all. If they hadn't given them the penalty, we would have taken them to extra time. This is how it is, they are details, they were effective because they have fast players', commented Gill.
The team's recent form has been 2W-0D-3L, with their last result being a 1-2 win against Mexico on 2025-11-19.
