The Paraguay national football team has secured two high-profile friendly matches in Singapore for the upcoming November FIFA window. Additionally, midfielder Matías Galarza has joined Inter Miami, as announced by the MLS club through its social media channels.
What friendlies will Paraguay play in Singapore?
Paraguay will participate in the 'Mizuho Blue Challenge' in Singapore during the November international break. The event, organized by The Kallang Group and Dentsu Sports International, will feature four matches over five days at the National Stadium, the South China Morning reported. La Albirroja will open the tournament on November 13 against the host nation, Singapore.
On November 17, Paraguay will play its second match of the series against Japan. That same day, Brazil and Singapore will complete the double-header at the 55,000-seat venue. The event is also part of the 60th-anniversary celebrations of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan. The team managed by Guillermo Barros Schelotto will use these matches to continue evaluating players ahead of the ongoing World Cup qualifying campaign.
Who is Paraguay's new reinforcement in Miami?
Matías Galarza is the new teammate of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. The Paraguayan midfielder arrives on loan from Argentina's River Plate until the end of the 2026 season, with an option to buy for the MLS side. The news was shared by Inter Miami on its X account, welcoming the "Paraguayan talent".
Galarza, 24, had a brief stint at River Plate after joining from Talleres in 2025. Previously, the midfielder also played for Brazil's Vasco da Gama and Coritiba. His addition aims to provide more depth to Gerardo Martino's midfield. Paraguayan fans can track his progress on our dedicated squad page for the national team.
What is Paraguay's current form?
The national team approaches these new challenges following a mixed performance at the 2026 World Cup. Currently, Paraguay sits in third place in its qualifying group, with 4 points from three matches. Their record stands at one win, one draw, and one loss, with a -2 goal difference after scoring twice and conceding four.
La Albirroja's last official outing was a 1-0 defeat to France on July 4, in the World Cup's round of 16. In their last five matches, the team has one win, two draws, and two losses. The next official fixture is an away match against Bolivia on September 27, a key game you can find on our fixtures schedule. The team aims to close the two-point gap to group leaders, the United States, in the standings.
