Get ready for another spectacular showdown as Paraguay takes on Colombia in the next World Cup qualifier match in Barranquilla, this Tuesday at 9:00 PM! La Albirroja rolls into Colombia in good sprirts after Omar Alderete’s second-half header sealed three vital points against Chile last Thursday.
A Sea Of Red And White
On Tursday night in Asunción, Paraguay secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over Chile at Estadio Defensores del Chaco. The streets of Asunción, particularly in the downtown area, transformed into a sea of red and white, with Paraguayan supporters waving flags, chanting and singing.
Videos circulating online captured crowds dancing in food parks as fans celebrating the win that bolstered Paraguay’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. One striking moment saw fans gathered on Calle Chile, taunting their defeated rivals with chants like “un minuto de silencio“, a playful jab at Chile’s loss.
Colombia Hurting
This Tuesday at 9:00 PM Paraguayan time, La Albirroja is back in action at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla. Paraguay arrives with momentum after their triumph, while Colombia is reeling from a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Brazil.
Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior delivered the killer blow in Brasília from the penalty spot in the 90+9th minute, handing Colombia their third consecutive World Cup qualifier loss – a streak not seen in 17(!) years. Team captain James Rodríguez on social media however, spoke of “a good match” and is looking forward to “a new chance” this Tuesday.
But there was more bad news for Los Cafeteros (The Coffee Growers). Colombia’s star defender Davinson Sánchez suffered a brutal head-to-head collision with Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker and collapsed on the pitch, casting serious doubt over his participation in the game in Barranquilla.
La Albirroja Looking For An Away Win
The Paraguay National Team has it’s own problems. Goal scoring problems. Before their 2-2 draw in Bolivia in November the team had not scored in 12 consecutive away Wold Cup qualifier matches prior to that final minute draw. The last Wold Cup qualifier away game victory therefore, dates all the way back to October 2020 in Venezuela, with 7 losses and 7 draws on the road since.
Time for La Albirroja to bring their football-mad country a step closer to the World Cup dream!
