Gustavo Alfaro has renewed his contract as Paraguay's head coach through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the Paraguayan Football Association confirmed Friday. Robert Harrison, president of the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol, announced the extension on Instagram with the message "2030, allá vamos" alongside a photograph showing Alfaro and Harrison holding a Paraguay jersey bearing the number 2030.
The 64-year-old Argentine coach had left his future uncertain following Paraguay's elimination by France in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup in North America. Alfaro had avoided committing to continued leadership after the tournament, leaving open the possibility he might end his tenure with the national team.
Alfaro's appointment as Paraguay coach proved transformative for the nation's football program. He orchestrated the team's return to the World Cup after a 16-year absence, with Paraguay's last appearance coming at the 2010 tournament in South Africa. The qualification for the 2026 World Cup marked a significant achievement for the South American country of approximately six million inhabitants, elevating Alfaro to the status of national hero.
According to reports, Alfaro reached a comprehensive agreement with the Paraguayan Football Association covering both economic terms and structural reorganization requests that his technical staff had requested. The coach was expected to arrive in Paraguay on Monday to formalize the contract and assume command ahead of the next FIFA international match window.
The renewal ends speculation that had emerged following the World Cup campaign. Paraguay will host a group-stage match during the 2030 World Cup, which will be held across South America.