Asuncion, July 6 -- Paraguayan President Santiago Pena received the national football team at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Luque upon their return from the FIFA World Cup 2026, where their journey ended with a 1-0 loss to France in the Round of 16, hailing the team's grit and courage.

In a post on X, he shared photos from the welcome event, where members of the Paraguay national football team were received by him along with several others present at the ceremony.

Pena thanked the players for their fighting spirit and prideful representation of the nation at the FIFA World Cup 2026. He praised their courage and determination throughout the tournament, saying the team had united and inspired the country despite their exit. ...