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After his standout performance at the World Cup, Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill was cheered during a visit to a school in Asunción and has attracted interest from European clubs, with negotiations underway.
President Santiago Peña announced the restoration of eight historical sites, including temples and railway stations, through the Tekorenda program, and stated that Paraguay has established itself as a host for international events during the presentation of his management report.
The Paraguayan national team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing 1-0 to France, with a penalty goal converted by Mbappé, but leaves the tournament proud of its solid defensive performance and return after 16 years of absence.
German journalist Jonas Friedrich, who had called the Paraguayan national team "third-rate" before being eliminated by them, published a message of support for La Albirroja ahead of their Round of 16 match against France in the 2026 World Cup.
Mbappé and Deschamps highlight respect for Paraguay, which eliminated Germany, ahead of the Round of 16 match in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for July 4 in Philadelphia.
Paraguay beat Germany 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw, advanced to the 2026 World Cup round of 16, and had a national holiday declared by President Santiago Peña to celebrate the historic victory.
Paraguayan driver Joshua Duerksen, of Invicta Racing, finished ninth in the Feature Race of the Formula 2 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring and picked up two championship points after Norwegian driver Martinius Stenshorne, who had originally finished sixth, was handed a 30-second penalty for pitting to change tires under the Virtual Safety Car in violation of FIA regulations.
Duarte Palace, an architectural gem from 1908 in Asunción, is reopening to the public following a G. 3 billion restoration funded by the company Sudamérica Invest, with completion expected by mid-July.
On June 24, the Centro Cultural de la República El Cabildo received a donation of the documentary collection of Paraguayan guitarist Pablo Cáceres Escobar, delivered by his daughter, Selma Inés Cáceres Escobar.
After 15 years closed, the Villarrica Municipal Theater reopened with the "Renace el Teatro" gala, which sold out and featured free performances by local and national artists, including the National Congress Symphony Orchestra and the Sensus Aeternus Choir, following a restoration completed with funds from Taiwan International Cooperation and municipal resources.
From June 25 to 27, central Asunción offers a varied program. Palma Street will be closed for the “Centro Alienta” initiative with big screens for the World Cup match against Australia, while downtown also hosts the Fiesta de la Música, a San Juan street fair, an art exhibition and a silent reading gathering.
Miguel Almirón was sent off at the 2026 World Cup for covering his mouth during a confrontation with Turkey, while Jude Bellingham went unpunished for making the same gesture in a friendly exchange with Ghana, reigniting the debate over the enforcement of FIFA's rule aimed at preventing insults or discriminatory remarks from being concealed.
Zlatan Ibrahimović criticized the sending-off of Miguel Almirón under the "Vinícius Law" in the match between Paraguay and Turkey, calling the rule an overregulation, but praised the grit of La Albirroja, who played the second half with ten men and held on to the win.
Paraguay faces Turkey this Friday at midnight (Paraguay time) at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara in a crucial Group D match of the 2026 World Cup, after losing 4-1 to the United States in their opener and needing a result to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Luis Szarán, born in Encarnación in 1953 and who arrived in Asunción at the age of 12 on a yerba mate truck without money for the fare, has been the conductor of the Asunción City Symphony Orchestra (OSCA) since 1978 and its principal conductor since 1990. He has held the position for nearly five decades, performed over 2,500 concerts internationally, composed around sixty works, and published the Dictionary of Music in Paraguay in 1999.
Researchers from the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences at the National University of Asunción have published a guide documenting 38 species of wild food plants traditionally used by Mbya Guaraní communities in the department of Itapúa, in the area of the San Rafael National Park Reserve, with the aim of preserving ancestral knowledge and enhancing Paraguay's biocultural heritage.
Asunción organizes the "El Centro Alienta" celebration to welcome up to 50,000 fans in the historic center for the Paraguayan National Team’s debut at the 2026 World Cup, with security and infrastructure plans in place for the event.
The Paraguarí department has established itself as a holiday getaway destination, combining historical heritage — such as the Ybycuí iron foundry, the Carlos Antonio López railway complex, and the San Buenaventura church, a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status — with nature, hiking trails, and culture in towns like Carapeguá and Cabañas.
Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have approved a strike that could begin before Paraguay's World Cup 2026 debut against the United States, demanding better wages, a contract, and raising concerns over ICE immigration enforcement during the tournament.
FIFA has confirmed Dutch referee Danny Makkelie to officiate Paraguay's opening match against the United States at the 2026 World Cup on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
A baby carriage preserved at the Volendam Museum in Paraguay tells the story of Alma Thiessen, who died at six months old from meningitis aboard the Dutch ship Volendam in 1947, and of her mother, who, in mourning, breastfed the newborn Mari Anne Bergen, ensuring her survival.
The Paraguay national team faces Nicaragua this Friday at 7:15 p.m. at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción in a farewell friendly ahead of the World Cup in North America, following a 16-year absence, with head coach Gustavo Alfaro defining the starting lineup and the goalkeeper position as the main unknown among Orlando Gill, Gatito Fernández, and Gastón Olveira.
Paraguayan forward Isidro Pitta has been confirmed as the 26th and final player on La Albirroja's definitive squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, following a strong first half of the year at Bragantino, where he recorded nine goals and five assists in 28 matches.
The Paraguayan national team has stepped up its preparations for the 2026 World Cup at the High-Performance Sports Center (Carde) in Ypané, with the arrival of players based abroad, including Gustavo Gómez, Ramón Sosa, Maurício Magalhães, Gustavo Velázquez, and Roberto Junior Fernández, under the command of head coach Gustavo Alfaro.