Paraguay faces controversies at World Cup 2026
The Paraguay national football team is at the center of several controversies during the 2026 World Cup. With 4 points in the group (1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss), the team led by Miguel Ángel Russo aims to stays in the third round of the tournament. The recent loss to France (0-1) reignited debates about the use of VAR and tensions with the French team.
The IFAB has criticized the intervention of VAR in decisions such as yellow cards given to players like Embolo and Almirón. However, FIFA defends that there were no errors in these decisions. This debate has generated controversy in the tournament, affecting the perception of refereeing.
The controversy with France and Mbappé
Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla has been at the center of a scandal after her racist comments against Kylian Mbappé. Real Madrid and FIFA have condemned these attacks, while the senator threatens legal action. This situation has added tension to the confrontation between Paraguay and France.
With a 2-point difference from leaders USA, Paraguay aims to improve its performance in the upcoming matches. The team must focus on correcting defensive errors, as they have conceded 4 goals in 3 games. The next round will be key to determine their qualification to the next phase.
