Paraguay braces for France's 'electric storm' in World Cup round of 16

Argentina‑born coach Gustavo Alfaro warned that France will be a "storm of electricity" for Paraguay ahead of their World Cup round‑of‑16 clash. He said, "France is an electric storm and all the bolts head for the goal," and explained that Paraguay must find ways to avoid the “lightning” of the French attack.

Alfaro highlighted the difficulty of the match, calling it the most complex Paraguay will face in the tournament. He recalled the team's historic victory over Germany, which sparked a national holiday, and noted that many Paraguayan players are experiencing a World Cup for the first time, forcing a rapid learning curve that may not be enough against Les Bleus. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 17:00 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA.