The Paraguay national football team suffers a significant injury before the World Cup 2026 debut. Julio Enciso, a striker for Racing de Estrasburgo, had to leave the field before the end of the first half of the friendly match against Nicaragua. The injury occurred at the 25th minute of the match and immediately caused concern in the team's environment. Gustavo Alfaro, the Argentine coach, brought in Mauricio Magalhães Prado to replace Enciso. Despite the injury, the Paraguay national football team achieved a resounding 4-0 victory against Nicaragua. Alejandro Romero Gamarra opened the scoring at the 17th minute, while Miguel Almirón extended the lead at the 41st. Matías Galarza and Alexandro Maidana sealed the 4-0 final score in the second half. Enciso's injury is a blow to the Paraguay national football team, which will debut in the World Cup 2026 on June 12 against the United States. The Paraguayan team will also face Turkey and Australia in the group stage. The concern about Enciso's injury is understandable, as he is one of the team's main figures and arrives at the World Cup 2026 as one of the players called to make a difference. The Paraguay national football team is seeking a prominent return to the most important international football tournament after 16 years of absence. The team showed solid performance in the friendly match against Nicaragua, but Enciso's injury is a reminder that any physical inconvenience can be a problem in the World Cup 2026.