The prominent presence of Matías Galarza Fonda with the Paraguay national team in the 2026 World Cup has not changed River's plans. Although the midfielder was one of the standout players for the Paraguayan team in their historic qualification to the round of 16, the coaching staff led by Eduardo Coudet remains firm in their decision not to include him in the sports project for the second half of the year.
At the Núñez club, they maintain that the situation of the midfielder remains the same as before the start of the World Cup. His good international performance is seen as a factor that could increase his market value, but it does not change the stance of the management or the coach, who consider the player expendable for the upcoming season.
Far from reopening the doors to the professional squad, River understands that a potential sale could be more beneficial if the Paraguayan maintains the level he has been showing in the tournament held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The midfielder is experiencing one of the best moments of his career and has become a key player for Paraguay in the World Cup. His performance was decisive in the qualification to the round of 16, where he scored the winning goal against Turkey and was named the player of the match.
Additionally, he stood out again in the historic victory over Germany. Galarza Fonda played all 120 minutes of the match and showed composure in the penalty shootout by converting his shot against the experienced goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, contributing to one of the major surprises of the tournament.
