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Paraguay to host U-17 Futsal Copa América starting Saturday
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Paraguay to host U-17 Futsal Copa América starting Saturday

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguay will host the 2026 FIFA U-17 Futsal Copa América in Luque from August 8-16.
  • The Paraguayan team, coached by Manuel Aquino, includes 14 players and will compete in Group A against Venezuela, Chile, Uruguay, and Colombia.
  • The tournament will feature matches played at the SUMA Complex, with ticket sales available online and at the venue.

Paraguay is set to host the 2026 FIFA U-17 Futsal Copa América, with the tournament kicking off on August 8 in Luque's SUMA Complex. This marks the fourth edition of the regional U-17 championship.

The Paraguayan national team, under the guidance of coach Manuel Aquino, has finalized its 14-player squad. The team includes goalkeepers Leonardo Acuña and Rafael Krutzmann, along with outfield players Octavio Cáceres, Mauro Mora, Rodrigo Castillo, Oliver Sandoval, Alex Cardozo, Fabricio Giménez, Agustín Barreto, Giulianno Tessaro, Julio Cáceres, Derlis Mora, Mathías Acosta, and Álvaro Valdez.

Paraguay has been placed in Group A, facing strong competition from Venezuela, Chile, Uruguay, and Colombia. Their opening match is scheduled for Saturday against Uruguay at 7:00 PM. Subsequent group stage games for Paraguay include matches against Colombia on Sunday, Chile on Wednesday, and Venezuela on Thursday.

Tickets for the Copa América are available for purchase through www.ticketop.com.py and at the venue's box office two hours before the start of each matchday. General admission is priced at 20,000 Paraguayan guaraníes. Children under 12 years of age are admitted free of charge but must exchange their tickets at the box office. All tickets are nominal.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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