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World Cup 2026 · Group D · FIFA #40
Paraguay
- Group
- D
- FIFA Rank
- #40
- Pot
- 3
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group D · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | #16 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇹🇷 Türkiye | #22 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇦🇺 Australia | #27 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | #40 | 3 |
Paraguay's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇺🇸 United States vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See United States's team page →
Matchday 2 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
🇹🇷 Türkiye vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
· Santa Clara · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Türkiye's team page →
Matchday 3 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇵🇾 Paraguay vs 🇦🇺 Australia
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
· Santa Clara · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Australia's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 5-3-2 in tighter knockouts
Pivot
Andrés Cubas
Attacking focus
Miguel Almirón · Antonio Sanabria
Identity
Alfaro's pragmatic CONMEBOL revival built around defensive solidity
Paraguay squad · 26
Provisional 2026 World Cup squad. Tap any player for their profile.
Head coach
Gustavo Alfaro
Argentine coach Gustavo Alfaro, who led Ecuador at the 2022 World Cup, took charge of Paraguay and revived La Albirroja with a pragmatic, defensively solid approach that carried them back to the finals.
Goalkeepers 3
Defenders 8
Midfielders 9
Forwards 6
Paraguay at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 9 (incl. 2026) | Quarter-final |
How to watch Paraguay
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: Tigo Sports · TVR
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Paraguay
Paraguay World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Paraguay play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Paraguay's tournament begins Jun 12, 2026 against United States at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood (01:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is Paraguay's coach at World Cup 2026?
Gustavo Alfaro.
What group is Paraguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group D with United States, Türkiye, Australia.
What is Paraguay's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#40 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 3.
Has Paraguay ever reached a World Cup Quarter-final?
Paraguay's best finish is Quarter-final. They have appeared at 9 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Paraguay's captain at World Cup 2026?
Gustavo Gómez.
Where can I watch Paraguay's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; Tigo Sports · TVR in Paraguay.