Paraguay at World Cup 2026
Manager: Gustavo Alfaro · Formation: 4-2-3-1
Rating
Tier 4
Price
£10m
Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup
Paraguay's national football team head to the 2026 World Cup under Gustavo Alfaro, placed in Group D alongside the United States, Turkey and Australia. The squad balances creative midfield play with attacking options across multiple positions. The group stage opens against the United States on 12 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Paraguay qualified through the CONMEBOL round-robin, finishing sixth and sealing their place on 4 September 2025 under Gustavo Alfaro. His tactical setup prioritises defensive organisation and quick transitions. The United States will be competitive, but Turkey and Australia offer realistic opportunities for a side targeting group progression.
Paraguay qualified through the CONMEBOL round-robin, finishing sixth and sealing their place on 4 September 2025 under Gustavo Alfaro. His tactical setup prioritises defensive organisation and quick transitions. The United States will be competitive, but Turkey and Australia offer realistic opportunities for a side targeting group progression.
Paraguay in Goal Rush
Tier
4
Price
£10m
Expected Goals
0
xG Rank
#0
Paraguay sit in Tier 4 of our Goal Rush competition at £10m per slot, the lower-mid band sitting between Tier 3 mid-tier sides and Tier 5 cheapest picks. At £10m within the game's £200m card budget, Paraguay are one of the lower-mid team picks. Group D features the United States as a significant test, but Turkey and Australia present competitive opportunities. It's a balanced draw that offers Paraguay realistic pathways to progression.
📋 Full Squad (55)
Manager: Gustavo Alfaro · Formation: 4-2-3-1
Goalkeepers
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Carlos Coronel
Age 29
0 caps
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Gastón Olveira
Age 33
0 caps
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Juan Espínola
Age 31
0 caps
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Orlando Gill
Age 25
0 caps
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Roberto Fernández
Age 38
0 caps
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Santiago Rojas
Age 30
0 caps
Defenders
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Agustín Sández
Age 25
0 caps
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Alan Benítez
Age 32
0 caps
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Alan Núñez
Age 21
0 caps
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Alcides Benítez
Age 23
0 caps
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Blás Riveros
Age 28
0 caps
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Diego León
Manchester United · Age 19
0 caps
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Fabián Balbuena
Age 34
0 caps
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Gustavo Gómez
Age 33
0 caps
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Gustavo Velázquez
Age 35
0 caps
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José Canale
Age 29
0 caps
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Juan José Cáceres
Age 25
0 caps
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Júnior Alonso
Age 33
0 caps
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Mateo Gamarra
Age 25
0 caps
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Omar Alderete
Sunderland · Age 29
0 caps
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Ronaldo Dejesús
Age 25
0 caps
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Saúl Salcedo
Age 28
0 caps
Midfielders
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Alejandro Romero
Age 31
0 caps
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Andrés Cubas
Vancouver Whitecaps FC · Age 30
0 caps
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Braian Ojeda
Orlando City SC · Age 25
0 caps
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Damián Bobadilla
Age 24
0 caps
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Diego Gómez
Brighton and Hove Albion · Age 23
0 caps
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Hugo Cuenca
Age 21
0 caps
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Julio Enciso
Age 22
0 caps
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Lorenzo Melgarejo
Age 35
0 caps
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Lucas Romero
Age 23
0 caps
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Mathías Villasanti
Age 29
0 caps
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Matías Galarza
Atlanta United · Age 24
0 caps
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Maurício Magalhães Prado
Age 24
0 caps
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Robert Piris Da Motta
Age 31
0 caps
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Rubén Lezcano
Age 22
0 caps
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Álvaro Campuzano
Age 30
0 caps
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Óscar Romero
Age 33
0 caps
Forwards
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Adam Bareiro
Age 29
0 caps
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Adrián Alcaraz
Age 26
0 caps
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Alexandro Maidana
Age 20
0 caps
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Antonio Sanabria
Age 30
0 caps
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Carlos González
Age 33
0 caps
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Diego González
Age 23
0 caps
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Enso González
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Age 21
0 caps
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Gabriel Ávalos
Age 35
0 caps
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Gustavo Caballero
Portsmouth · Age 24
0 caps
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Isidro Pitta
Age 26
0 caps
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Miguel Almirón
Atlanta United · Age 32
0 caps
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Ramón Sosa
Age 26
0 caps
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Robert Morales
Age 27
0 caps
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Rodney Redes
Age 26
0 caps
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Ronaldo Martínez
Age 30
0 caps
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Álex Arce
Age 30
0 caps
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Ángel Romero
Age 33
0 caps
Group Stage
Upcoming Matches
FIFA World Cup
USA
01:00
Sat 13 Jun
PAR
FIFA World Cup
TUR
03:00
Sat 20 Jun
PAR
FIFA World Cup
PAR
02:00
Fri 26 Jun
AUS
Form & Qualifying
Paraguay finished sixth in the CONMEBOL round-robin to reach the 2026 World Cup, sealing their place on 4 September 2025 under Gustavo Alfaro.
Alfaro's 4-2-3-1 is built on compact defensive lines and physical duelling. Paraguay produced the most clearances in CONMEBOL qualifying at 403 and the most aerial duels at 619, with only 10 goals conceded, the joint second-best record on the continent. That defensive solidity and set-piece vulnerability prevention positions Paraguay to be competitive in Group D, though the United States will test their system significantly.
Alfaro's 4-2-3-1 is built on compact defensive lines and physical duelling. Paraguay produced the most clearances in CONMEBOL qualifying at 403 and the most aerial duels at 619, with only 10 goals conceded, the joint second-best record on the continent. That defensive solidity and set-piece vulnerability prevention positions Paraguay to be competitive in Group D, though the United States will test their system significantly.
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Paraguay under Gustavo Alfaro
Across qualifying, Alfaro's 4-2-3-1 produced the most clearances (403) and aerial duels (619) in CONMEBOL and the joint second-best defensive record at 10 goals conceded, the framework Paraguay will take into Group D.
Paraguay's Group D fixtures
Paraguay's three Group D fixtures begin with the United States on 12 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, followed by Turkey on 19 June at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara and Australia on 25 June at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
How far can Paraguay go at the World Cup?
Paraguay's Tier 4 status and Group D draw position them as lower-mid contenders. Their defensive record from qualifying and compact system are the foundations for their tournament hopes. The United States will be the competitive test, but Turkey and Australia offer realistic opportunities if Paraguay maintain their defensive discipline.
Paraguay World Cup 2026 FAQs
Gustavo Alfaro manages Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup.
Paraguay are in Group D with the United States, Turkey and Australia. Their tournament opens against the United States on 12 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Paraguay finished sixth in the CONMEBOL round-robin qualifiers, sealing their place on 4 September 2025, with Gustavo Alfaro overseeing the campaign.
Gustavo Alfaro sets Paraguay up in a 4-2-3-1 for the 2026 World Cup, the framework that produced the most clearances and aerial duels in CONMEBOL qualifying.
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