Paraguay and Japan share the spoils in a cracking match in Suita

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·11 October 2025

Paraguay and Japan share the spoils in a cracking match in Suita

Japan and Paraguay drew 2-2 in an international friendly match in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, played this Friday at the Suita Stadium (north of Osaka) in front of 40,000 spectators.

Paraguay scored through Miguel Almirón and Diego Gómez, in the 20th and 64th minutes of the match. Japan scored through Koki Ogawa and Ayase Ueda, in the 26th and 90+4 minutes respectively.

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The draw seems like little reward for the team coached by Gustavo Alfaro, who in October secured the sixth and final direct spot for the World Cup, which will be held next year in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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