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Paraguay

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Sixteen years is a long time to wait. Paraguay return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, when they reached the quarter-finals and went out only to the eventual champions, Spain, beaten by a single David Villa goal. That run remains the ceiling they have never bettered. Steadying the ship this time is Gustavo Alfaro, the seasoned Argentine who took over in 2024 and turned a stuttering campaign into qualification. His Paraguay are built on the old virtues: a compact block, patience, and the counter. Gustavo Gómez anchors it from centre-back and wears the armband, with Miguel Almirón supplying width and Antonio Sanabria the focal point up front. In Group D they meet the United States, Australia and Türkiye. A meeting with the hosts on American soil is exactly the kind of match this team is engineered to spoil.

Matches
D #04
Jun 13
FT
United States
4 – 1
Paraguay
SOFI STADIUM · LOS ANGELES
D #32
Jun 20
FT
Türkiye
0 – 1
Paraguay
LEVI'S STADIUM · SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
D #60
Jun 26
FT
Paraguay
0 – 0
Australia
LEVI'S STADIUM · SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
R32 #74
Jun 29
FT
Germany
1 – 1
Paraguay
GILLETTE STADIUM · BOSTON
R16 #89
Jul 4
SCHED
Paraguay
France
LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD · PHILADELPHIA

Standings · D

After matchday 3 of 3
#TeamMPWDLGDPTS
1USA3201+46
2AUS311104
3PAR3111-24
4TUR3102-23
When does Paraguay play their first match?
Paraguay's opening match is on June 13, 2026 at 01:00 UTC against United States, played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Who are Paraguay's group rivals?
Paraguay is drawn into Group D of the 2026 tournament alongside Australia, Türkiye, United States. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Paraguay in?
Paraguay is in Group D. The group also features Australia, Türkiye, United States.
How many matches will Paraguay play in the tournament?
Paraguay are scheduled to play 5 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Paraguay advance from Group D?
Paraguay need to finish in the top two of Group D to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.