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Paraguay at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about Paraguay ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Over the last couple of years, Gustavo Alfaro has built Paraguay into a defensive powerhouse that thrives on the relentless hard work of its core players. Coming into Group D of the 2026 World Cup, Paraguay will be quietly confident reaching the knockouts.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | USA, Australia and Turkey |
| Match 1 | Paraguay vs USA — 13/06/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California |
| Match 2 | Paraguay vs Turkey — 20/06/2026 / venue: Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium), Santa Clara, California |
| Match 3 | Paraguay vs Australia — 26/06/2026 / venue: Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium), Santa Clara, California |
Paraguay 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Paraguay’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Paraguay’s manager at the 2026 World Cup is Gustavo Alfaro. The Argentine has had the role since August 2024.
How did Paraguay qualify for the World Cup 2026?
Paraguay landed in the final automatic COMEBOL Qualification spot for the 2026 World Cup, finishing on the same points (28) as Brazil, Uruguay, and Colombia.
Who are Paraguay’s key players?
Centre-back duo Omar Alderete and captain Gustavo Gómez are crucial to Alfaro’s tactics, being quite imposing across the back line. Going forward, expect pace and flair from Miguel Almirón and Julio Enciso.
What is Paraguay’s World Cup history?
This will be Paraguay’s first World Cup since they soared to the 2010 Quarter-Finals – which remains their best finish at the tournament.
- Paraguay odds to win the World Cup: 150/1 at William Hill.
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*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
