European Football · Thursday, September 3, 2026
Orlando Gill eases tensions with France ahead of 2026
The Paraguayan goalkeeper, Lille's new recruit, wants to turn the page on the controversial round of 16 and calmly prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
By Editorial team
Orlando Gill, Paraguay's goalkeeper and new arrival at Lille, is seeking to move past the disputes arising from the round of 16 match of the last World Cup between his country and France. The goalkeeper assures that he has apologized and even spoke with Kylian Mbappé after the match. Gill is banking on a fresh start in France to focus on preparing Paraguay for 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.