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Paraguay coach says team 'fought like lions' in World Cup loss to France

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France's forward Desire Doue is fauled in the penalty box by Paraguay's midfielders during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026. (Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said his side had "fought like lions" in their 1-0 World Cup defeat at the hands of France on Saturday.

"France couldn't find the answers, and it took a bit of individual skill and a penalty given by VAR to make the difference which their football had not been able to do," Alfaro said after the game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

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