Gustavo Alfaro's Squad Selection for March FIFA Dates
In preparation for the 2026 World Cup, Paraguay's national football team, known as La Albirroja, will engage in two significant test matches during the upcoming FIFA date in March. Coach Gustavo Alfaro has named a total of 26 players for this occasion, aiming to solidify the team's strategies and performance ahead of the global tournament. However, a close examination of the squad reveals several prominent players who will be absent from the matches, forcing them to watch from the sidelines instead.
Among the notable exclusions, we find Adam Bareiro and Ángel Romero, both from Boca Juniors in Argentina, along with Ronaldo Martínez from Talleres de Córdoba, Diego González of Atlas in Mexico, Agustín Sández from Rosario Central, Isidro Pitta of Red Bull Bragantino in Brazil, Diego León from Manchester United in England, Juan Espinola of Barracas Central, Hugo Cuenca from Burgos in Spain, and Lucas Romero of Universidad de Chile. These players, despite their talents, will not have the opportunity to contribute to the team's efforts in these crucial matches.
On a brighter note, the inclusion of Olveira and Maurício in the squad has been officially announced, signifying a potential shift in the team's dynamics. Additionally, there is speculation regarding the inclusion of José Florentín, who has been impressive with Independiente Rivadavia in Argentina, showcasing his goal-scoring abilities and overall performance. The talented lateral Alan Núñez, known for his strong contributions at Nacional de Madeira in Portugal, could also make his mark.
There has been considerable buzz surrounding Alcides Benítez, who has been performing exceptionally well at Belgrano de Córdoba. Although he has not been called up this time, his form suggests that he may soon earn his first national team cap. The upcoming fixtures see Paraguay facing Greece on Friday, March 27, in Athens, at 16:00 local time, followed by a match against Morocco in France on Tuesday, March 31, at 15:00 Paraguay time.
As reported by onefootball.com.
