FIFA World Cup 2026: Never Going to Feel Underdogs, Says Gustavo Alfaro After Paraguay Stuns Turkey | Sports-Games
- On Friday, Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 in a FIFA World Cup Group D match at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with Matias Galarza scoring shortly after kick-off.
- Entering the match after a 4-1 opening loss to the United States, Paraguay faced heavy criticism, though coach Gustavo Alfaro emphasized his team's fighting spirit over tactical strategy.
- Despite Miguel Almiron's dismissal during first-half stoppage time, Paraguay withstood waves of Turkish attacks to secure vital points and eliminate Turkey from tournament contention.
- Paraguay's win confirmed the United States as group winners following their 2-0 victory over Australia earlier Friday, while simultaneously eliminating Turkey from further tournament contention.
- Paraguay will return to the San Francisco Bay Area on June 25 for their final Group D clash against Australia, as Alfaro pledged to "give our best and represent our jersey in the best possible way.
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Gustavo Alfaro, coach of the Selection of Paraguay, oscillated between the euphoria of a great triumph against Turkey and the annoyance for what he considers arbitral errors in that duel for the World Cup 2026.The Albirroja was imposed 1-0 on the Turks on Friday night in the last commitment of the group D, but had to play with 10 all the second time after the expulsion of Miguel Almirón to 45+3 of the first part.The Salvadoran referee Iván Bartó…
The technical director of the Albirroja praised the combative spirit of his addresses to Turkey and strongly questioned the arbitral rigor in the 2026 World Cup.
The Guaraní team technician addressed the expulsion of Miguel Almirón after the implementation of the Prestianni Law. The South American combination was imposed by the minimum on Turkey.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Never going to feel underdogs, says Gustavo Alfaro after Paraguay stuns Turkey | Sports-Games
Coach Gustavo Alfaro emphasized Paraguay's confidence and ambition following their 1-0 victory over Turkey, saying the team respects all rivals but believes it can compete with anyone.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Never going to feel underdogs, says Gustavo Alfaro after Paraguay stuns Turkey - The Tribune
Coach Gustavo Alfaro emphasized Paraguay's confidence and ambition following their 1-0 victory over Turkey, saying the team respects all rivals but believes it can compete with anyone.
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