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Greece Begins New Cycle with Friendly Against Paraguay

Published March 27, 2026, 09:24
Greece Begins New Cycle with Friendly Against Paraguay

The Greek national football team begins a new cycle with a friendly match against Paraguay, aiming to test players and formations ahead of the Nations League and Euro 2028 qualifiers. The match, to be held at the “Georgios Karaiskakis” stadium, has no competitive pressure but provides an opportunity for Ivan Jovanovic to evaluate the squad and build a new team after failing to qualify for major tournaments. Greece will field several new faces, confirming the intention for renewal. Talented but inexperienced players will have the chance to prove their worth. The departure of Petros Mantalos creates an experience gap, which the remaining players will be called upon to fill. The Greek squad includes goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards from various domestic and foreign league teams. Paraguay, on the other hand, comes with boosted morale after returning to a World Cup final after 16 years. The probable starting lineups for both teams have been announced, with Ivan Jovanovic expected to give opportunities to many players. The match is expected to be a good opportunity to assess the progress of the national team and lay the foundations for future successes.