Paraguay's head coach Gustavo Alfaro expressed unwavering confidence after his team's 1-0 victory over Turkey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match, emphasizing that Paraguay will never consider themselves underdogs.
Paraguay's Stunning Start
Playing in their first World Cup since 2010, Paraguay made a dream start at the San Francisco Bay Area venue. Just 65 seconds after kick-off, a misplaced Turkish pass gifted possession to Paraguay, and Matias Galarza capitalized swiftly to score the decisive goal.
This hard-fought victory secured three vital points for Paraguay and eliminated Turkey from contention for the Round of 32.
Alfaro's Post-Match Remarks
Speaking at a press conference, Alfaro stated, "We can face better teams and more important or prestigious opponents, we respect this, but we are never going to feel underdogs or inferior to any other opponents." He added, "We will always give our best and represent our jersey in the best possible way."
Alfaro also shared his emotional response to the win: "When we won the game, when the final whistle was blown, I couldn't believe it. I told my players that I wanted to see that joy when they look each other in the eyes, and you don't need any words."
Upcoming Fixture
Paraguay will return to the San Francisco Bay Area on June 25 for their final Group D clash against Australia. The team aims to build on this momentum to advance further in the tournament.
