Paraguay prepares for World Cup 2026 after qualification celebration

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Paraguay prepares for World Cup 2026 after qualification celebration

Summary

Paraguay's national soccer team gears up for the 2026 World Cup following a public holiday declared to celebrate their qualification. The team is expected to showcase a physical playing style, ready to handle the intense conditions of the tournament. The World Cup is set to kick off on June 11, 2026, with Paraguay poised to face formidable competition. Preparations are underway as anticipation builds among fans and players alike.

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Key Details

•Paraguay celebrated World Cup qualification with a public holiday.
•The team is expected to be physically prepared.
•The tournament begins on June 11, 2026.
•Paraguay aims to compete strongly against tough opponents.

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7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Paraguay World Cup 2026 team guide

What they're saying

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After a public holiday was declared to celebrate World Cup qualification, expect a physical Paraguay side well prepared for intense conditions This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Christian Pérez and Óscar Gómez

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