Diaz ready for 'final' against the USA

Paraguay coach Ramon Diaz is braced for his team's must-win Group A clash against the United States in Philadelphia.

As Paraguay prepares to face Copa America Centenario hosts the United States on Saturday, coach Ramon Diaz said "for us this a final."

Paraguay takes on the USA in Philadelphia, requiring nothing less than a win from the final Group A fixture to stand any chance of advancing to the quarterfinals.

Diaz and Co. are two points adrift of the second-placed USA following Tuesday's 2-1 loss to group leader Colombia, having opened the centenary tournament with a goalless draw against Costa Rica.

"I want to do this so that every Paraguayan sees that we know what we're doing, that we're…