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Paraguay's Orlando Gill Shines as New Goalkeeping Hero at 2026 World Cup
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Orlando Gill, a 26-year-old Paraguayan goalkeeper, rose from obscurity to lead his national team to the 2026 World Cup round of 16 by saving two penalties against Germany. After years as a backup in Paraguay, he became first-choice goalkeeper for Argentina's San Lorenzo and has since excelled internationally, drawing comparisons to legendary José Luis Chilavert.
- 01Orlando Gill saved two penalties to send Paraguay to the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
- 02Gill was a backup goalkeeper in Paraguay before joining Argentina's San Lorenzo two years ago.
- 03San Lorenzo signed Gill after failing to acquire Keylor Navas due to financial issues.
- 04Gill became San Lorenzo's first-choice goalkeeper, earning a spot on Paraguay's national team.
- 05He made multiple crucial saves in matches against Turkey, Australia, and Germany at the World Cup.
- 06Gill's rise parallels the legacy of Paraguayan football legend José Luis Chilavert.
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