Paraguay loses star player Julio Enciso one week before World Cup match vs. USMNT
Paraguay's star player Julio Enciso suffered an injury during a friendly match against Nicaragua, leaving him in tears as he was stretchered off the field. Reports suggest that he will likely miss the opening World Cup match against the USA on June 12. Enciso, who has a history of injuries, is a key player for Paraguay and has already made 32 appearances for the national team.
- ▪Julio Enciso was injured in the 24th minute of a friendly match against Nicaragua.
- ▪He is expected to miss Paraguay's opening World Cup match against the USA on June 12.
- ▪Enciso has previously faced significant injuries that have sidelined him for extended periods.
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Soccer Paraguay loses star player Julio Enciso one week before World Cup match vs. USMNT By Ryan Giancola Published June 6, 2026, 12:40 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Paraguay could be without one of its star players for a while. Julio Enciso, one of their best players had to be stretchered off the field in tears early during a 4-0 win in a friendly match versus Nicaragua on Friday night in Asunción, Paragua. Enciso awkwardly pulled up while trying to reach a pass in the 24th minute and fell to the ground. Julio Enciso being stretchered off the field Juan Pablo Pino/EPA/Shutterstock The stadium went silent as the young midfielder was on the ground. Reports from Paraguay stated Enciso would undergo an MRI exam later in the night.
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