Paraguay validated its ticket for the 2026 World Cup. A draw (0-0) against Ecuador was enough for Paraguayans to guarantee them a qualification at the next World Cup even before the last day of the playoffs.
The event expected for 16 years has caused a wave of enthusiasm throughout the country. Paraguay had not qualified for a final phase of the World Cup since the 2010 edition in South Africa. The Albirroja had signed its best course there and had risen in the quarter -final of the competition.
To mark the event, President Santiago Peña even decided to decree this holiday on Friday, September 5, welcoming a account x “Historical moment”. “” Sixteen years have passed since our last presence at a World Cup. Sixteen years without hearing our hymn sounded in a World Cup. Today, Albirroja is back. She did it with serenity, with heart and with all the guaranteed strength “, He wrote.
Colombia and Uruguay also qualified
Paraguay is not the only country to have validated its qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The Uruguay of Marcelo Bielsa won its ticket for competition after defeating Peru 3-0. Colombia also ensured its place after its victory against Bolivia (3-0).
Paraguay, Uruguay and Colombia are therefore added to the lists of the South American countries qualified at the 2026 World Cup. As a reminder, Brazil and Argentina had already ensured their qualification.
