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Paraguay loses Julio Enciso to injury before World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:12 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Paraguay loses Julio Enciso to injury before World Cup opener
Summary

Paraguay suffered a significant blow ahead of their World Cup match against the USMNT after star player Julio Enciso was injured during a friendly against Nicaragua. Enciso, who plays for RC Strasbourg Alsace, was stretchered off the field after 20 minutes, creating concern about his availability for the tournament. Despite the loss of their key player, Paraguay secured a win against Nicaragua, but will await MRI results to evaluate the severity of Enciso's injury. The team is preparing for a tough Group D that includes the United States, Australia, and Turkey.

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Status Watch
  • •Julio Enciso injured early in a friendly against Nicaragua.
  • •Paraguay still won the match despite Enciso's exit.
  • •MRI tests will assess the injury's severity later tonight.
  • •Paraguay's World Cup opening match is against the USMNT.
  • •The team faces strong opponents Australia and Turkey in Group D.
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  • 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT’s Opening World Cup Opponent Loses Star Player to Shocking Injury
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Paraguay, the opening opponent for the U.S. in the World Cup, might have lost their best player to a freak injury on Friday.

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