Ahead of Germany match, Paraguay captain vows: 'It's not over yet'

Paraguay's captain, Gustavo Gómez, conveyed a powerful message of resolve and belief ahead of their crucial Round of 16 clash against Germany in the FIFA World Cup. The defender asserted that Paraguay has returned to the global stage with the intention to compete fiercely and will continue fighting until the very end of the tournament.

"We are back to compete, and we will fight until the end. We have brought Paraguay to the world stage!" Gómez declared on Instagram. This marks Paraguay's first appearance at a World Cup finals since 2010. The team secured their spot in the knockout phase as one of the eight best third-placed teams in the group stage.

Gómez reflected on the team's journey, emphasizing the unseen struggles they overcame to reach this point. "When we look back, only we know the difficulties we overcame along the way. They were hard years, but today we are here and fighting with our soul to leave the name of our homeland at the top," he stated passionately. He added that "nothing is impossible" when a Paraguayan believes.

The match against Germany is scheduled for Monday in Boston. This encounter marks only the second time Paraguay has faced a German team at a World Cup, with Germany having won their previous meeting 1-0 in the Round of 16 in 2002. Gómez concluded his post with a rallying cry: "TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!"