The Paraguay national team is facing an African selection according to Chilavert. The former goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert generated controversy by posting a message on his social media.

What happened?

The preview of the match between Paraguay and France in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup was marked by controversy. Chilavert responded to statements by Frenchman Christophe Dugarry.

Why is it important for Paraguay?

Chilavert's response generated strong rejection on social media and in various international media. Many users considered that the comment associated the ethnic origin of several French footballers with their nationality in a derogatory way. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | Mexico 1-2 Paraguay |

What's next?

Paraguay comes strengthened after eliminating Germany in one of the biggest surprises of the World Cup. The Paraguay national team seeks to surprise France in the round of 16. The controversy takes on even more relevance due to the context of the match. The recent form of the Paraguayan team is 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 games.