Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro says his team played with strong determination despite losing 1-0 to France in a World Cup match on Saturday. Speaking after the defeat, Alfaro praises the effort of his players, describing their performance as “fought like lions.” Both accounts report that he emphasizes the team’s attitude on the pitch, arguing that Paraguay showed commitment and intensity even in the loss. The match ends Paraguay’s World Cup run, with France winning 1-0. While Alfaro does not dispute the result, his comments focus on how Paraguay competed during the game and how the players approached the contest. The praise reflects an assessment of Paraguay’s effort rather than any change to the outcome. Overall, the sources agree on the scoreline, the opponent, the timing of the match, and Alfaro’s characterization of Paraguay’s performance as “fought like lions.”