The Paraguay national football team defeated Nicaragua 4-0 in their last preparation match for the World Cup. The team, led by Argentine coach Gustavo Alfaro, took the lead just 17 minutes in, when Alejandro Romero Gamarra scored a 'Panenka' penalty kick after Tony Sanabria was fouled. The lead grew in the 41st minute thanks to a powerful shot by Miguel Almirón that left Nicaraguan goalkeeper Adonis Pineda with no options. But the goals in the first half were overshadowed by the injury of Julio Enciso, known as 'La Joya' and Paraguay's main goal-scoring hope in the World Cup. The alarms went off at 25 minutes when the Racing de Estrasburgo player left the field in tears and with evident signs of pain in his right leg. In his place, Alfaro brought in Brazilian-born Mauricio Magalhães Prado. In the second half, the Paraguayan coach made 10 changes, something he had announced before the match and was not related to additional precautions after Enciso's injury. And so, Matías Galarza scored the third goal by taking advantage of a shot in the 61st minute and just 5 minutes later, young Alexandro Maidana put the final score on the board with a powerful shot inside the area. The result and the team's performance left the fans and Alfaro himself satisfied, although he ended up more worried about 'La Joya's' health. The Paraguay national football team will debut in the World Cup on June 12 against the United States, one of the hosts. A week later, they will face Turkey, the winner of the European playoff, and on June 25, they will close the group stage against Australia. Enciso's injury is a blow to the team, as he is one of the most outstanding players in the Paraguayan selection. The team must find a way to overcome this loss and maintain their level of play to be successful in the World Cup. The preparation has been intense and the team is ready to face the challenge. The World Cup is a demanding tournament and the Paraguay national football team must be at their best to compete with the best teams in the world. The team's strategy and tactics will be crucial in their upcoming matches. With a strong team spirit and determination, the Paraguay national football team can achieve great things in the World Cup.