Paraguay
Paraguay’s World Cup journey is marked by resilience and memorable moments that have solidified La Albirroja’s place among South America’s respected footballing nations. The team’s greatest run came in 2010, when Paraguay reached the quarterfinals pushing eventual champions Spain. With eight appearances—1930, 1950, 1958, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010—Paraguay stands as one of the continent’s most frequent participants on the global stage. A defining chapter in its history came with three consecutive Round of 16 qualifications in 1998, 2002, and 2010. The nation also produced one of the World Cup’s most iconic figures in José Luis Chilavert, the first goalkeeper to take free kicks and penalties on football’s biggest stage, further cementing his legendary status.
Discover the official Paraguay squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Explore player profiles, positions, and key stats for each member of the team as they prepare to compete on football’s biggest stage.
Fabián Cornelio Balbuena González
Defender
Aug 23, 1991
Gustavo Raúl Gómez Portillo
Defender
May 6, 1993
Robert Samuel Rojas Chávez
Defender
Apr 30, 1996
Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala
Midfielder
Feb 10, 1994
Cristhian Fabián Paredes Maciel
Midfielder
May 18, 1998
Derlis Alberto González Galeano
Attacker
Mar 20, 1994
Adrián Andrés Cubas
Midfielder
May 11, 1996
Gabriel Ávalos Stumpfs
Attacker
Jul 9, 1990
Blás Miguel Riveros Galeano
Defender
Feb 3, 1998
Carlos Miguel Coronel
Goalkeeper
Dec 29, 1996
Alfredo Ariel Aguilar
Goalkeeper
Jul 18, 1988
Mathías Adalberto Villasanti Rolón
Midfielder
Jan 24, 1997
Rodney Iván Redes Cáceres
Midfielder
Feb 22, 2000
Rodrigo Mario Morínigo Acosta
Goalkeeper
Oct 7, 1998
Néstor Rafael Giménez Florentín
Defender
Jul 24, 1997
Leonardo Daniel Rivas Conge
Defender
Dec 6, 2001
Ramón Sosa Acosta
Attacker
Aug 31, 1999
Fabrizio José Peralta Ramírez
Midfielder
Aug 2, 2002
Diego Alexander Gómez Amarilla
Midfielder
Mar 27, 2003
Gabriel Aguayo Díaz
Attacker
Feb 10, 2005
Meet the coaching staff behind Paraguay’s World Cup 2026 campaign. Learn about the head coach, assistant coaches, and support team who are responsible for preparing the squad and leading them on the path to glory.
Gustavo Julio Alfaro
Birthday:
Aug 14, 1962
Nationality:
Argentina
Explore the most recent matches played by Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Get insights into match results, key moments, and player performances.
Morocco vs Paraguay
2 : 1
Mar 31, 2026 • Friendlies
Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
Greece vs Paraguay
0 : 1
Mar 27, 2026 • Friendlies
Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus
Mexico vs Paraguay
1 : 2
Nov 19, 2025 • Friendlies
Alamodome, San Antonio
USA vs Paraguay
2 : 1
Nov 15, 2025 • Friendlies
Subaru Park
South Korea vs Paraguay
2 : 0
Oct 14, 2025 • Friendlies
Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul
Japan vs Paraguay
2 : 2
Oct 10, 2025 • Friendlies
Panasonic Stadium Suita, Suita
Peru vs Paraguay
0 : 1
Sep 9, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification South America
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Paraguay vs Ecuador
0 : 0
Sep 4, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification South America
Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción
Brazil vs Paraguay
1 : 0
Jun 11, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification South America
Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo
Paraguay vs Uruguay
2 : 0
Jun 5, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification South America
Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción
Follow Paraguay’s journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026, from the qualification process to their performance in the tournament. See how they secured their spot and what challenges they faced along the way.
Played
Qualification matches played
Won
Matches won
Drawn
Matches drawn
Lost
Matches lost
Goals For
Total goals scored
Goals Against
Total goals conceded
Goal Difference
GF minus GA
Points
3 per win, 1 per draw
Road to WC
Match | Date | MatchUp | Stadium | City | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sep 7, 2023 | Paraguay vs Peru | Estadio Antonio Aranda | Ciudad del Este | 0:0 |
2 | Sep 12, 2023 | Venezuela vs Paraguay | Estadio Monumental de Maturín | Maturín | 1:0 |
3 | Oct 12, 2023 | Argentina vs Paraguay | Estadio Monumental | Buenos Aires | 1:0 |
4 | Oct 17, 2023 | Paraguay vs Bolivia | Estadio Defensores del Chaco | Asunción | 1:0 |
5 | Nov 17, 2023 | Chile vs Paraguay | Estadio Monumental David Arellano | Santiago de Chile | 0:0 |
6 | Nov 21, 2023 | Paraguay vs Colombia | Estadio Defensores del Chaco | Asunción | 0:1 |
7 | Sep 6, 2024 | Uruguay vs Paraguay | Estadio Centenario | Montevideo | 0:0 |
8 | Sep 11, 2024 | Paraguay vs Brazil | Estadio Defensores del Chaco | Asunción | 1:0 |
9 | Oct 10, 2024 | Ecuador vs Paraguay | Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado | Quito | 0:0 |
10 | Oct 15, 2024 | Paraguay vs Venezuela | Estadio Defensores del Chaco | Asunción | 2:1 |
11 | Nov 14, 2024 | Paraguay vs Argentina | Estadio Defensores del Chaco | Asunción | 2:1 |
12 | Nov 19, 2024 | Bolivia vs Paraguay | Estadio Municipal de El Alto | El Alto | 2:2 |
13 | Mar 20, 2025 | Paraguay vs Chile | Estadio Defensores del Chaco | Asunción | 1:0 |
14 | Mar 26, 2025 | Colombia vs Paraguay | Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez | Barranquilla | 2:2 |
15 | Jun 5, 2025 | Paraguay vs Uruguay | Estadio Defensores del Chaco | Asunción | 2:0 |
16 | Jun 11, 2025 | Brazil vs Paraguay | Neo Quimica Arena | Sao Paulo | 1:0 |
17 | Sep 4, 2025 | Paraguay vs Ecuador | Estadio Defensores del Chaco | Asunción | 0:0 |
18 | Sep 9, 2025 | Peru vs Paraguay | Estadio Nacional | Lima | 0:1 |
Explore Paraguay’s rich history in the FIFA World Cup, from their debut to their most memorable moments. Discover key matches, legendary players, and the team’s journey through past tournaments as they aim for glory in 2026.
Gustavo Gómez
The defensive leader of the current squad, Gómez brings physical dominance, aerial strength, and tactical discipline. As captain, he organizes the back line and plays a crucial role in stabilizing Paraguay’s defense during the 2026 qualifying process.
Miguel Almirón
Paraguay’s creative engine in the modern era, Almirón provides pace, pressing, creativity, and goals from midfield. With long-term Premier League experience, he is a central figure in Paraguay’s 2026 qualification campaign and attacking identity.
Antonio Sanabria
A key modern striker who provides finishing, hold-up play, and physical presence in the box. Sanabria is one of Paraguay’s main goal threats in qualifiers, offering a reliable focal point when Paraguay needs a decisive final touch.
Omar Alderete
A strong, dependable centre-back, Alderete brings intensity in duels and stability under pressure. His consistency and defensive discipline make him an important player in Paraguay’s back line as the team battles through demanding matches.
Andrés Cubas
A midfield ball-winner who adds tactical discipline and balance, Cubas helps protect the defense and recover possession quickly. His energy and positional awareness are vital for Paraguay’s control in high-intensity matches.
Julio Enciso
One of Paraguay’s most exciting young talents, Enciso brings flair, speed, and long-range shooting ability. Already making his mark in European football, he represents the future of Paraguay’s attack heading toward the 2026 World Cup.
José Luis Chilavert
One of the greatest goalkeepers in football history, Chilavert was famous for his leadership, penalty goals, and free kicks. He captained Paraguay to multiple World Cups and Copa América finals and remains one of the most unique goalkeepers the game has ever seen.
Arsenio Erico
Widely regarded as Paraguay’s greatest historical footballer, Erico was an iconic striker whose goalscoring legacy became legendary in South America. His influence and record-level reputation established a benchmark for Paraguayan greatness long before the modern era.
Carlos Gamarra
A legendary defender and former captain, Gamarra was the backbone of Paraguay’s famous defensive teams in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Renowned for clean tackling, positioning, and leadership, he helped Paraguay reach the 1998 and 2002 World Cups.
Roque Santa Cruz
Paraguay’s all-time top international scorer, Santa Cruz played in four World Cups and had a long club career in Europe. As a center-forward, he was known for aerial strength, intelligent positioning, and consistency at the highest level.
Paraguay will play its World Cup 2026 matches in the following stadiums across North America. Each venue offers a unique atmosphere and experience for fans, with state-of-the-art facilities and passionate local support. Check the schedule to see which stadiums will host Paraguay’s group stage and potential knockout matches.
FIFA is employing a dynamic pricing model, so prices can go up or down depending on demand. Due to this, there is no specific price point as yet. Fans can expect prices to vary across tournament phases and matches. As a result, the lowest official stadium prices, for example, are anticipated to start from around $60, while premium hospitality packages can run up to $7,875.
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A total of 104 matches will take place.
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48 teams will participate.
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