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Alfaro Says Match Against Turkey Will Be Challenging
Paraguay's head coach Gustavo Alfaro stated that Turkey's national team has young and talented players ahead of their match. Alfaro emphasized that the game is crucial for both teams.
Alfaro: Turkey Has Many Young Talents
Paraguay National Team coach Gustavo Alfaro spoke at a press conference before their match against Turkey. Alfaro said, "Turkey was in the same group as Spain. Turkey had 13 points, Spain had 16. They drew with Spain in the last match. Turkey has many young talents."
Ahead of the second match in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Turkey's National Football Team, Paraguay's coach Gustavo Alfaro said they will face a tough game. Speaking at the press conference held at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Alfaro emphasized his strong emotions.
He expressed deep disappointment over the 4-1 loss to the USA, saying, "We analyzed the match; there were many reasons for this result. You can't stop for even a second; in a tournament like this, you can't lose morale or feel sorry for yourself. There are challenges ahead that must be overcome. I always tell my players to stay busy rather than worried. Many things went wrong, emotions ran high.
Looking at the data, you can see the reasons. That's why I believe tomorrow's match will be different. It's a vital match for both Turkey and us because it's the World Cup. You can't waste time feeling sorry for yourself. We need to turn a new page and end this. There are many areas to observe, including speed and fitness. Each match has key factors.
We worked very hard; I congratulated my players two days ago. I believe these trainings will yield very good results tomorrow. It will be a very tough match. Turkey was in the same group as Spain. Turkey had 13 points, Spain had 16. They drew with Spain in the last match. Turkey has many young talents. Martin will face tough opponents, but we will show our strength as always.
Our National Team will give its all to advance from the group," he said. Alfaro stressed that the Turkey match should not affect anything and added, "It will be a different match. Australia played an excellent game, and we will also face our opponent perfectly.
Turkey increased their numbers in midfield, but after two long passes, the situation changed and a different balance emerged. That's why football is beautiful; sometimes the result can be explained by the resources you have. Turkey gained dominance, but Australia covered all areas. The offensive and defensive situation from the previous match may not apply in the next.
Football is very dynamic and hard to predict. You can never be sure of winning before playing a match, and this applies to tomorrow's game as well. We will play a different style than Australia. Our defense is always strong, but different situations appeared suddenly in the last match. We will play a game true to our DNA. If you can't manage moments, the opposing team makes you pay. We need a fine adjustment.
We lost, but we must get back up afterward. Otherwise, you remain in mourning continuously."
Alfaro said they need to increase control and coordination against Turkey and that they watched the Australia-Turkey match as a team. He added that they analyzed the game while watching and said, "If we lose, we might be eliminated, but we have to make decisions. If we believe what we have is the best, we will start those players again. I am here to make decisions.
I have developed a strategy and take responsibility. In my 23-year professional career, I have made decisions by bringing together the best team and tried to instill confidence in the players. I try not to harm them; we can learn something even from the worst defeat. After all, everything is a matter of pride. The USA match hurt our pride, but I have 100% confidence in my players.
I see how they respond. We have gone through very difficult times. After 16 years, we have come to the World Cup, and we are here to achieve results. If we don't, we will try to come to the next World Cup with what we have learned here."
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