La Albirroja
Paraguay
Group D · FIFA #52 · CONMEBOL
Team overview
Paraguay are in Group D at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent CONMEBOL and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Quarter-finals (2010). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group D
- Confederation
- CONMEBOL
- FIFA ranking
- #52
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via CONMEBOL pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Tournament statistics
Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.
Recent form
Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States vs ParaguaySaturday, June 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM EDT | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | Scheduled |
| 4 | Paraguay vs TürkiyeMatchday 4 · Group D | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | Scheduled |
| 6 | Paraguay vs AustraliaMatchday 6 · Group D | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Gustavo Alfaro
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
Group D rivals
FAQ
- What group is Paraguay in at World Cup 2026?
- Group D, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the Paraguay head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Gustavo Alfaro is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is Paraguay's best World Cup finish?
- Quarter-finals (2010)
- How did Paraguay qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via CONMEBOL pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.