Paraguay HubParaguay's national team, led by Julio Enciso and Miguel Almirón, is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup.
The Paraguayan team, which has not played in a World Cup since 2010, has released a video featuring a woman knitting a poncho with the names of the players printed on it.
What has changed since the last World Cup?
The last World Cup that Paraguay played in was in 2010, when they faced Spain in the quarterfinals and lost with a goal from David Villa.
Who are the key players?
Julio Enciso and Miguel Almirón are the stars of the team and two of the players who will lead them in group D, where they will face Australia, the United States, and Turkey.
| Position | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Orlando Gil | San Lorenzo |
| Defender | Juan Cáceres | Dinamo Moscow |
| Forward | Álex Arce | Independiente Rivadavia |
Paraguay comes into the tournament on a 2-game winning streak, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 games. Their last win was against Mexico, with a score of 1-2, on November 19, 2025.
What's next?
Paraguay is preparing to face their rivals in group D, with the goal of advancing to the next round of the 2026 World Cup.
