Paraguay

South American goalkeeping has a rich history and some of the continent's greatest have shone at the Copa America

With all teams having played, The Athletic has been keeping a close eye. Here is how the competition is shaping up after matchday one…

Brighton forward Julio Enciso will not play in the Olympic football tournament for Paraguay. The 20-year-old represents his country at Copa America against Colombia in their opening game in group D on Monday evening (11pm UK). Paraguay squad members at Copa America will not also be involved in the Olympics competition in Paris. Enciso’s Brighton team-mates Valentin Barco and Facundo Buonanotte could, however, be selected by Argentina. Barco helped Argentina to qualify for the Olympics tournament at the beginning of 2024 before the 19-year-old left-back linked up with Brighton from Boca...

At this summer’s Copa America, seven of the 16 participating nations will be led by Argentine coaches – and it's not a one-off

USMNT forward Tim Weah was sent off against Panama after a clash off the ball. Weah, 24, was initially shown a yellow card for the incident in the 18th minute of the Group C game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta after appearing to lash out at Panama defender Roderick Miller away from play. After seeing the contact referee Ivan Barton booked Weah before going to the screen and upgrading his decision to a red. It was the third dismissal of the tournament following Enner Valencia and Miguel Araujo’s sending offs earlier in the group stage before Adalberto Carrasquilla of Panama was also...

No matter what happens on the pitch, nearly every team at the Copa is a winner when it comes to their home kits. We've ranked them all...

Wild times at the Copa America - a quick guide to the competition's most extraordinary tales

The Copa America is here and we've got all you need to know from team guides to tactical breakdowns to player interviews. Enjoy…

We know the squads, the matches, and when the action starts - here's what we think will happen

Two of South America's most successful national teams look like the big beasts of the final group at this year's tournament

From Lionel Messi and Christian Pulisic to Dario Osorio, Endrick and Kendry Paez - we profile 50 players to watch at Copa America...

Paraguay haven't been able to fix their striker problem. And with weakness at the back, it could be a difficult tournament for them...