Paraguay's World Cup return delivers "painful lesson", says Alfaro (opens original article in a new tab)

Paraguay's 4-1 loss to the US in their World Cup debut was described as a 'painful lesson' by coach Gustavo Alfaro, who acknowledged their tactical, technical, and physical shortcomings.

• Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro called the 4-1 loss to the US a 'painful lesson'
• Alfaro said Paraguay was outclassed tactically, technically, and physically in their World Cup debut
• Paraguay still believes they can qualify from Group D despite the loss