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The Paraguayan city of Atyrá, in the Cordillera department, combines its historical and religious heritage, such as the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, with the title of the country's cleanest city, a legacy attributed to former mayor Feliciano Martínez.
atyrafeliciano-martinezjuan-ramon-martinezThe ninth edition of the Asu Coffee Fest will take place on July 25 and 26 at the Centro de Convenciones Universitaria in Asunción, offering over one hundred activities such as tastings, workshops, and competitions to celebrate coffee culture.
asu-coffee-festcentro-de-convenciones-universitariaOlimpia generated millions of dollars in revenue from the sales of players such as Hugo Lorenzo Quintana, Facundo Insfrán, and Adrián Alcaraz during the mid-year transfer window, following their Apertura 2026 championship victory.
club-olimpiaindependiente-del-vallefacundo-insfran-lirussitiago-caballerohugo-lorenzo-quintanaThe city of Paraguarí, Paraguay, is promoting domestic tourism for the winter holidays with an offering that includes historical museums, the Cerro Hũ Ecological Park, adventure activities, and cultural events.
paraguaricerro-huAfter 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.
orlando-gillcolegio-internacional-de-asuncionPresident 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.
santiago-penaThe 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.
kylian-mbappegustavo-alfaroorlando-gillGerman 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.
jonas-friedrichMbappé 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.
didier-deschampsParaguay 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.
santiago-penaboston-stadiumgustavo-alfaroorlando-gillParaguayan 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.
joshua-duerksenfia-formula-2martinius-stenshornegabriele-minioliver-goetheDuarte 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.
palacete-duartechristian-gonzalezflorencia-moratalalbino-jaraOn 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.
agustin-barrios-mangorecentro-cultural-de-la-republica-el-cabildopablo-caceres-escobaranibal-saucedo-rodasdiego-sanchez-haaseAfter 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.
villarricateatro-municipal-de-villarricamaria-jose-obregonFrom 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.
archivo-nacionalel-puerto-suenaferia-palmear4-tiempos-de-la-republica-las-constituciones-del-paraguaycentro-cultural-del-puerto-de-asuncionMiguel 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.
miguel-almironjude-bellinghamghanaZlatan 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.
zlatan-ibrahimovicmiguel-almironvarParaguay 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.
gustavo-alfaroisidro-pittaorlando-gillgustavo-caballeroLuis 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.
encarnacionluis-szarancaazapayutyjose-luis-mirandaResearchers 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.
mbya-guaraniuniversidad-nacional-de-asuncionitapuapindoAsunción 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.
el-centro-alientarodrigo-delvalleThe 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.
paraguarisan-buenaventuraferrocarril-carlos-antonio-lopezWorkers 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.
sofi-stadiumlos-angelesiceFIFA 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.
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