Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home
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Rodrigo Valdez wears a team Paraguay soccer jersey as he poses for a picture Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)Paraguay's Miguel Almiron scores his side's second goal against Nicaragua during an international friendly soccer match in Asuncion, Paraguay, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)Paraguay's team pose for a group photo prior to an international friendly soccer match against Nicaragua in Asuncion, Paraguay, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)Paraguay's fans cheer prior to an international friendly soccer match against Nicaragua in Asuncion, Paraguay, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)Rodrigo Valdez wears a team Paraguay soccer jersey as he poses for a picture Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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Rodrigo Valdez wears a team Paraguay soccer jersey as he poses for a picture Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
