INGLEWOOD, California, June 12 : Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro described his side's 4-1 defeat by co-hosts United States on Friday as a "very painful lesson", saying his players were outclassed tactically, technically and physically in their first World Cup match in 16 years.Paraguay's long-awaited return to

World Cup 2026 Paraguay return from a 16-year absence to face co-hosts the United States at SoFi Stadium on June 12, opening a tight Group D.

A long-awaited return has rekindled belief as the South Americans prepare for a major test