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Guide
Strengths
Recent Paraguay squad/profile context; no FIFA World Cup 2026 squad announced.
World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Paraguay
Paraguay
Fixtures set / Group D / Key player pending
Group outlook
Group D
Paraguay have played 2 group matches and currently have 3 points.
Current record
3 pts
3 fixtures in current tournament data
2026 World Cup Status
Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup
Paraguay have played 2 group matches and currently have 3 points.
Phase
Fixtures set
3 fixtures in current tournament data
Quick Facts
Guide essentials
Group D
Group
Gustavo Alfaro
Head coach
Player watch pending
Core player
Jun 22, 2026
Data checked
CONMEBOL
Confederation
40
FIFA ranking
8
World Cup appearances
Quarter-finals
Best World Cup
South Africa 2010
Last World Cup
Tournament storylines
What matters now
Why Paraguay are worth watching in 2026
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Guide
Concerns
Final squad, injuries, and role clarity should be checked again when official squad data is published.
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Guide
Fan storyline
Paraguay have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing their place through the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign. The 2026 tournament will mark Paraguay’s ninth World Cup appearance and their first since South Africa 2010, when they reached the quarter-finals for the best result in the nation’s history. Paraguay return to the global stage after a 16-year absence and will enter the tournament with renewed belief under head coach Gustavo Alfaro. Their final squad for the 2026 World Cup has already been announced, and they are now part of Group D as they begin a new chapter on the world stage.
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Historical pedigree
Paraguay enter 2026 with 8 previous World Cup appearances.
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Guide
Current generation
The current-generation player hook is pending verified player data.
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Guide
Tactical identity
Tactical identity notes are based on verified team context and avoid unsupported claims.
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Guide
Tournament advantage
Paraguay's group path runs through Australia, Türkiye, USA.
Squad & Key Players
World Cup Squad watch
Squad pending
Final 2026 World Cup squad data is not treated as official until the source record confirms it.
Squad pending: final World Cup squad data will appear here once verified player data is available.
Tactical Identity
How to read this team
Tactical identity notes are pending verified editorial input.
Tactics
Pending
Tactical identity notes are pending verified editorial input.
World Cup History
Team History: Paraguay FIFA World Cup record
For the first time since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where they got as far as the quarter-finals, Paraguay will return to the World Cup. They will be making their ninth World Cup appearance, further highlighting the long but inconsistent tournament history under the CONMEBOL region. They will be ranked 40th by FIFA when the World Cup kicks off in 2026 and although they have achieved qualification recently, they do not have a squad in place yet. Historically, Paraguay have always been hard to break down and very tactical, but will need to ensure they convert that into performances that matter the most at a World Cup.
Appearances8
First appearanceNot available in current data
Last appearanceSouth Africa 2010
Best finishQuarter-finals
TitlesNo title data in current record
Tournament-by-Tournament Results
Historical results table
Tournament-by-tournament results are not available in the current verified data set.
Memorable World Cup Moments
Moments to know
Memorable World Cup moments are pending verified editorial history notes.
Group Rivals
Same-group opponents
FAQ
Paraguay World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group are Paraguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Paraguay are in Group D. Paraguay have played 2 group matches and currently have 3 points.
Has Paraguay announced their 2026 World Cup squad?
Squad pending
Who is Paraguay's key player to watch?
The key-player field is pending verified editorial data.
What is Paraguay's World Cup history?
For the first time since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where they got as far as the quarter-finals, Paraguay will return to the World Cup. They will be making their ninth World Cup appearance, further highlighting the long but inconsistent tournament history under the CONMEBOL region. They will be ranked 40th by FIFA when the World Cup kicks off in 2026 and although they have achieved qualification recently, they do not have a squad in place yet. Historically, Paraguay have always been hard to break down and very tactical, but will need to ensure they convert that into performances that matter the most at a World Cup.
Sources / Last Updated
Data provenance
Team recordEditorial team guide record
Fixtures and standingsWorld Cup fixture and standing data
Squad dataPlayer records linked to this team
Last updatedJun 22, 2026