Paraguay's national team continues World Cup 2026 preparations with new additions

The Paraguayan national football team, La Albirroja, is intensifying its preparations for the 2026 World Cup with rigorous training sessions at the Center for High Performance Sports (Carde) in Ypané. Under the guidance of coach Gustavo Alfaro, the squad is working towards peak physical and tactical readiness for the global tournament.

The latest addition to the training camp is midfielder Braian Ojeda, who plays for Orlando City SC in the United States. Ojeda joined the team on Monday morning, adding to the growing roster of players participating in the pre-World Cup operations. The team's daily routine includes functional circuits in the gym for physical activation and muscle strengthening, followed by on-field drills.

Alfaro's coaching staff is emphasizing possession-based play and high-intensity pressing in confined spaces. The team is also engaging in specific tactical exercises designed to refine game concepts and variations. This focused approach aims to build team cohesion and implement the coach's strategic vision.

Currently, the squad includes players such as Juan Cáceres, Damián Bobadilla, Matías Galarza, Julio Enciso, Gustavo Caballero, Gabriel Ávalos, Álex Arce, Alejandro Romero Gamarra, and Braian Ojeda. With the World Cup on the horizon, La Albirroja is focused on elevating its performance level in each training session, driven by the unwavering hope of competing at their best on the world stage.