Their Group at World Cup 2026
Paraguay: World Cup 2026 Fixtures
If Paraguay finish in the top two of Group D, or qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams, their Round of 32 match takes place between 28 June and 4 July 2026 at a venue determined by their group finishing position.
Paraguay at World Cup 2026: Tournament Profile
Tournament Outlook
Paraguay punch above their FIFA ranking of 41 through a blend of South American competitive hardness and a squad that has developed genuine quality in European leagues. They are historically one of the most resilient sides in CONMEBOL, difficult to break down and capable of winning ugly.
Players to Watch
- Miguel Almirón: Premier League experience and work rate make him one of the most complete midfielders in the group.
- Julio Enciso: emergence at club level has added attacking unpredictability that the previous generation lacked.
Path to the Final
A result against the USA would reshape Group D entirely, and drawing USA in a competitive fixture is exactly the kind of challenge Paraguay's mentality was built for.
World Cup History
Paraguay are appearing at their 9th World Cup. Best result: Quarter-finals in 2010.
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- Is Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. Paraguay qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 and are placed in Group D alongside USA, Australia, and Türkiye. Their first match is on Sat, June 13, 2026.
- What group is Paraguay in at World Cup 2026?
- Paraguay are in Group D at FIFA World Cup 2026. Their group also contains USA (FIFA #16), Australia (FIFA #26), Türkiye (FIFA #27).
- When does Paraguay play at World Cup 2026?
- Paraguay play three group-stage matches: Matchday 1: Sat, June 13, 2026 vs USA at SoFi · LA. Matchday 2: Fri, June 19, 2026 vs Türkiye at Levi's · Bay Area. Matchday 3: Fri, June 26, 2026 vs Australia at Levi's · Bay Area. All times are UTC.
- What are Paraguay's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
- Paraguay's group-stage fixtures are: Matchday 1: Sat, June 13, 2026 vs USA at SoFi · LA. Matchday 2: Fri, June 19, 2026 vs Türkiye at Levi's · Bay Area. Matchday 3: Fri, June 26, 2026 vs Australia at Levi's · Bay Area. Paraguay must finish in the top two of Group D to automatically advance to the Round of 32.
- How many times has Paraguay been to the World Cup?
- Paraguay are appearing at the World Cup for the 9th time in 2026. Their best World Cup result is: Quarter-final (2010).