Paraguayan students rally behind national football team ahead of World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, a palpable sense of anticipation for the Albirroja, Paraguay's national football team, is sweeping the nation. Students at Nihon Gakko, an educational institution in Fernando de la Mora, are actively participating in this wave of national excitement.

The students are expressing their deep connection to the team by donning the Albirroja colors and eagerly awaiting the team's debut on June 12. The institution is fostering an environment where the national anthem, "Patria Querida," resonates throughout the campus, amplifying the students' patriotic fervor.

Adding a unique touch to the support, the "Pájaro Campana Junior," represented by Álan Osmar Alvarenga Ortega (grandson of the late Cástulo Ortega), is also lending its voice to cheer for the Albirroja. This initiative by Nihon Gakko, which encompasses university, pedagogical institute, college, and school levels, aims to create spaces for sports camaraderie and promote excellence among its students.

This expression of student enthusiasm highlights a blend of youthful energy, family legacy, and national pride, all converging in support of their beloved football team as it prepares for the global stage.