Paraguay Bank on Alfaro's Psychology-Driven Approach at World Cup
Alfaro’s staff added a psychologist and Paraguay went unbeaten in nine qualifiers while conceding 10 goals in 18 matches.
- Under manager Gustavo Alfaro, Paraguay secured its first World Cup berth since 2010, finishing sixth in South American qualifiers.
- Alfaro employs a psychological strategy rooted in a personal notebook of reflections, often citing historical figures like Albert Einstein and five-times Formula One world champion Juan Manuel Fangio.
- The team's nine-match unbeaten run included victories over Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, while Alfaro urged players to rediscover the "grit" long associated with Paraguay.
- Paraguay prepares to debut against co-hosts the United States in Los Angeles on June 12, marking the team's return to the global stage.
- Facing Australia and Turkey in Group D, the team relies on a solid defensive system led by 33-year-old captain Gustavo Gomez, having conceded only 10 goals in 18 qualifying matches.
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Paraguay bank on Alfaro’s psychology-driven approach
Gustavo Alfaro is being hailed in Paraguay as the key figure behind the rapid turnaround of a team who had struggled in South American qualifying and are now World Cup-bound, with many crediting a strategy rooted in psychology.Since taking over in August 2024, the 63-year-old Argentine manager has won over both players and fans with results and a motivational style, often drawing on authors and historical figures to reinforce soccer-related idea…
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolParaguay will play “from the illusion” in facing its return to the World Cup after 16 years, said its selector Gustavo Alfaro on Thursday.
At every press conference Gustavo Alfaro leaves his mark. Paraguay’s coach is willing to make history at the next World Cup to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. This Thursday, in the run-up to the friendly Nicaragua in Asunción, the former technical director of Boca, Arsenal and Hurricane, was excited to be able to make a good competition, especially supported by the individual performances that made possible a great South America…
Buenos Aires, 4 June (NA) -- Paraguay's coach, Gustavo Alfaro, revealed this Thursday, in the preview of the friendly to Nicaragua, how was the conversation with Adam Bareiro after leaving him off the final list for the 2026 World Cup, a decision marked by the double tear suffered by Boca's striker in the final stage of the season. The attacker had re-entered the consideration of the Paraguayan team after several months without subpoenas and his…
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