🇵🇾 Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup
La Albirroja back on the world stage with South American physicality.
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La Albirroja's Return
Paraguay reached the quarter-finals in 2010 and have a proud World Cup tradition dating back to 1930. A physically strong South American team who are difficult to score against and capable of beating any opponent on their day.
At the 2026 World Cup, Paraguay are placed in Group D alongside USA, Australia, Türkiye. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 9 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of Quarter-finals (2010), Paraguay bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group D Draw
All 4 teams in Paraguay's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Paraguay's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-2-3-1.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Gustavo Alfaro's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Roberto Fernandez
- 3Gustavo Velazquez
- 4Omar Alderete
- 6Junior Alonso
- 16Alan Benitez
- 8Diego Gomez
- 5Andres Cubas
- 19Damian Bobadilla
- 7Miguel Almiron
- 11Julio Enciso
- 9Antonio SanabriaCAPTAIN
All 23 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
7 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Paraguay in CONMEBOL
South America (CONMEBOL)
CONMEBOL sends 6 teams, home to Brazil and Argentina who hold 8 World Cup titles between them.
Paraguay competed against other CONMEBOL nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other CONMEBOL teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Paraguay At a Fan Zone
Every Paraguay group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group D Opponents
The teams Paraguay face in the group stage
