Paraguay's national team is one of the main protagonists of the 2026 World Cup. After a qualifying phase where it was ranked sixth with 28 points, behind Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay and Brazil, the team will arrive at the World Cup with the desire to sign a great role in the groups and continue advancing until the dream of the final phase.
What group did Paraguay get?
Paraguay was assigned to Group D of the 2026 World Cup, along with one of the main hosts, the United States, Australia and Turkey. On paper, and highlighting Australia as the main 'Cinderella' of the group, the 'Red and White' would play for the pass to the next phase against the team led by Arda Güler, a Real Madrid player; and the United States.
When does Paraguay play in the 2026 World Cup?
Paraguay's debut in the 2026 World Cup will take place, curiously, against one of the hosts, the United States, on the morning of June 12-13 at 03:00 hours. Their second match will be against Turkey on June 19-20 at 06:00 hours in Spain; and will close the regular phase against Australia on the morning of June 25-26 at 04:00 hours.
Who are Paraguay's convoked for the 2026 World Cup?
Paraguay's national team has announced its convoked for the 2026 World Cup. Among them are the goalkeepers Orlando Gil, Roberto Fernández and Gastón Olveira; the defenders Juan Cáceres, Gustavo Velázquez, Gustavo Gómez, Junior Alonso, José María Canale, Omar Alderete and Fabián Balbuena; the midfielders Diego Gómez, Brian Ojeda, Andrés Cubas, Matías Galarza, Alejandro Romero, Gustavo Caballero and Ramón Sosa; and the forwards Álex Arce, Gabriel Ávalos, Isidro Pitta, Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso and Toni Sanabria.
Who is Paraguay's coach for the 2026 World Cup?
The Argentine Gustavo Alfaro is the current coach of Paraguay for the next World Cup, along with his technical staff Claudio Cristofanelli and Carlos González. After returning Paraguay to the World Cup after 16 years in the dry dock, the Paraguayan Football Association seems to be taking the first steps to ensure the continuity of their project.
Paraguay's national team is ready for the 2026 World Cup, with a challenging group and a tight schedule. Learn about their participation in the tournament and get ready to see the 'Red and White' in action.
