# Paraguay national football team training and competition > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraguay-national-football-team-training-and-competition > Updated: 2026-10-13T15:29:32.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Paraguay men’s national football team, led by coach Gustavo Alfaro, has been conducting training sessions at the New York Red Bull High Performance Center following victories against Bolivia and Colombia. The squad’s schedule included a closed-door training match against the New York Red Bulls. Simultaneously, Paraguay’s youth national teams are advancing preparation for international competitions. The Under-16 men’s team has been utilizing indoor facilities at the High Performance Sports Center in Ypané for physical and tactical training due to weather conditions. The Under-20 squad, coached by Antolín Alcaraz, is preparing for the South American Championship in January with the goal of qualifying for the 2027 World Cup. This preparation includes a series of friendly matches scheduled for mid-November in Georgia, USA, against local selections, Colombia, and Japan. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Paraguay youth football teams advance training and competition plans Paraguay's Under-16 and Under-20 national football teams are intensifying training and scheduling friendlies in preparation for the South American Championship and 2027 World Cup qualification. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguay-youth-football-teams-advance-training-and-competition-plans ### 2026-10-04: Paraguay men's national team continues training in New York The Paraguay men's national football team continues training at the New York Red Bull facility ahead of a closed-door match on October 5, following recent victories over Bolivia and Colombia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguay-mens-national-team-continues-training-in-new-york --- Cite as: Paraguay national football team training and competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/paraguay-national-football-team-training-and-competition