European Football · Sunday, July 5, 2026
Paraguay defends its physical game against French criticism
Orlando Gill, Paraguayan goalkeeper, justifies his team's tactical intensity after the round of 16 against France in Philadelphia.
By Editorial team
Orlando Gill, Paraguay's goalkeeper, responded to the Blues' complaints regarding the aggressiveness displayed by his squad during the round of 16 match played Saturday in Philadelphia. The goalkeeper believes that his team's muscular play should not be subject to criticism. This encounter between France and Paraguay illustrates the tactical tensions characteristic of the 2026 World Cup.